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OPERATION SINDOOR—A SAGA OF VALOUR

SHORT NOTES FOR QUIZ COMPETITION

What is Operation Sindoor?

Operation Sindoor was a major counter-terrorism military operation by India.
It reflects India’s strong policy, intent, and decisive capability.
It was launched to protect national security and civilians.
It is not just a military action but a mission of honour and courage.
Background: Pahalgam Terror Attack
Date of attack: 22 April 2025
Place: Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir
Victims: 26 innocent tourists, including a Nepalese citizen
Purpose of attack:
o Spread fear
o Create religious tension
o Disrupt peace and tourism
Meaning of “Sindoor”
Sindoor is a symbol of:
o Marriage
o Love
o Respect
Operation named to honour the wives and families of soldiers who lost their lives.
Symbolizes sacrifice, dignity, and national resolve.
India’s Stand Against Terrorism
Terrorism = Violence against innocent people to create fear
India follows a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
India has never remained silent against attacks on its citizens.
Strong responses in wars: 1947, 1965, 1971, 1999
Terrorist Groups Involved
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
Hizbul Mujahideen (HuM)
Supported by Pakistan’s ISI
India’s Military Response
Air Strikes:
Date: 7 May 2025
Targets: 9 terrorist camps
Locations:
o Pakistan
o Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK)
Camps destroyed:
o 7 by Indian Army
o 2 by Indian Air Force
Operation duration: 22 minutes
No civilian casualties – targets were double-checked.
Role of Indian Air Force
Fighter jets used:
o Mirage 2000
o Rafale
o Su-30MKI
Used air-launched cruise missiles
Destroyed:
o Terror camps
o Radars
o Runways
o Command and control centres
Air Defence Systems Used
Protected India from:
o Enemy aircraft
o Drones
o Missiles
Key systems:
S-400
AKASH Missile System (Indian-made)
MRSAM
Pechora
L-70
ZU-23
OSA-AK
Role of Indian Army
Used:
o Precision artillery munitions
o Loiter munitions
o ATGMs
o Mortar bombs
Destroyed: Terror launch pads, Pakistan Army forward posts
Role of Indian Navy
Secured sea borders
Deployed:
o MiG-29K fighter jets
o Early warning helicopters
Maintained readiness to counter threats from the ocean.
Role of Other Agencies
Border Security Force (BSF):
o Prevented infiltration attempts in J&K.
ISRO:
o Used 10 satellites
o Provided real-time intelligence and guidance.
Indian-made drones:
o Hawk
o Scout
o Eagle
Make in India & Self-Reliance
Operation Sindoor showcased Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence.
Indigenous weapons used:
o BrahMos missile – one of the world’s fastest
o AKASH missile
o Smart artillery systems
o Surveillance drones
Boosted India’s technological self-reliance.
Operation Abhyas
Organised by Ministry of Home Affairs
Nationwide mock drills:
o Air raid sirens
o Blackouts
o Emergency preparedness
Helped citizens stay alert and prepared.
International Response
United Nations Security Council condemned terrorism.
Called for punishment of:
o Planners
o Funders
o Perpetrators of terror attacks
Pakistan denied involvement and took no action.
VERY IMPORTANT QUIZ FACTS
Pahalgam attack → 22 April 2025
Tourists killed → 26
Air strikes date → 7 May 2025
Terror camps targeted → 9
Duration of operation → 22 minutes
Key missile system → AKASH
Symbol of operation → Sindoor
Guiding satellites → ISRO (10 satellites)
🇮🇳 CORE MESSAGE
Preparedness + Unity = National Security
Armed Forces protect India day and night
Citizens also play a role through awareness and readiness
Final slogan:
“When we stay UNITED, we stay STRONG!”
OPERATION SINDOOR – QUIZ COMPETITION
100 OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (MCQs)
A. Introduction & Background (1–15)

Operation Sindoor is described as a confluence of India’s:
A. Army, Navy, Air Force
B. Policy, intent, and decisive capability
C. Economy, defence, diplomacy
D. Courage, sacrifice, unity
Ans: B
Operation Sindoor is a response to a terror attack in:
A. Uri
B. Pulwama
C. Pahalgam
D. Srinagar
Ans: C
The Pahalgam terror attack took place on:
A. 14 February 2019
B. 22 April 2025
C. 7 May 2025
D. 26 February 2019
Ans: B
Number of civilians killed in the Pahalgam attack:
A. 19
B. 24
C. 26
D. 40
Ans: C
One of the victims of the Pahalgam attack was a citizen of:
A. Bhutan B. Sri Lanka C. Nepal D. Bangladesh
Ans: C
Terrorism is defined in the module as:
A. Political protest
B. Armed conflict
C. Violence to create fear among innocents
D. Border dispute
Ans: C
Operation Sindoor symbolises India’s resolve to:
A. Expand territory
B. Protect peace and civilians
C. Control tourism
D. Increase defence spending
Ans: B
The name “Sindoor” symbolises:
A. Victory
B. Power
C. Marriage, love, and sacrifice
D. Revenge
Ans: C
Operation Sindoor honours the:
A. Children of soldiers
B. Parents of soldiers
C. Wives of fallen soldiers
D. Commanders of forces
Ans: C
The terror attack aimed to spread:
A. Awareness
B. Fear and religious tension
C. Unity
D. Development
Ans: B
Pahalgam is described as a:
A. Border post
B. Military base
C. Tourist paradise
D. Industrial area
Ans: C
Tourism in Pahalgam supports:
A. Only government
B. Local families and workers
C. Foreign companies
D. Defence forces
Ans: B
Terror groups operate mainly from:
A. Indian mainland
B. Across the border
C. Indian cities
D. Islands
Ans: B
Article 370 abrogation helped Jammu & Kashmir by:
A. Increasing isolation
B. Promoting development and peace
C. Reducing connectivity
D. Stopping tourism
Ans: B
India has historically responded firmly to threats in wars of:
A. 1962 only
B. 1965 & 1971 only
C. 1947, 1965, 1971, 1999
D. 1999 only
Ans: C
B. Terror Groups & International Response (16–30)
Which terror group was involved in planning attacks?
A. Taliban
B. Jaish-e-Mohammed
C. ISIS
D. Al-Qaeda
Ans: B
Lashkar-e-Taiba is also known as:
A. JeM
B. LeT
C. HuM
D. ISI
Ans: B
Hizbul Mujahideen is abbreviated as:
A. HM
B. HuM
C. HJ
D. HMJ
Ans: B
Pakistan’s intelligence agency mentioned is:
A. RAW
B. CIA
C. ISI
D. MI6
Ans: C
The United Nations Security Council:
A. Supported terrorism
B. Remained silent
C. Condemned the terror attack
D. Sanctioned India
Ans: C
UNSC demanded punishment for:
A. Victims
B. Soldiers
C. Planners, funders, and perpetrators
D. Tourists
Ans: C
Pakistan’s response to India’s concerns was to:
A. Act decisively
B. Shut down camps
C. Deny involvement
D. Apologise
Ans: C
Pakistan-based terror camps existed in:
A. Afghanistan B. PoJK C. Sri Lanka D. Iran
Ans: B
India urged Pakistan to:
A. Increase tourism
B. Shut down terror camps
C. Hold elections
D. Sign trade pact
Ans: B
Terror attacks disrupt mainly:
A. Education
B. Economy
C. Peace and normal life
D. Governance
Ans: C
The Indian response aimed to avoid:
A. Military action
B. Civilian casualties
C. Precision attacks
D. Planning
Ans: B
Operation Sindoor was described as:
A. Ordinary operation
B. Symbolic action
C. Carefully planned mission
D. Diplomatic step
Ans: C
Every target in Operation Sindoor was:
A. Randomly selected
B. Politically chosen
C. Double-checked
D. Publicly announced
Ans: C
Terrorism mainly targets:
A. Military only
B. Civilians
C. Borders
D. Infrastructure
Ans: B
India’s resolve against terrorism was described as:
A. Weak
B. Temporary
C. Unshakeable
D. Unclear
Ans: C
C. Military Operations & Dates (31–55)
The Balakot airstrike took place on:
A. 14 Feb 2019
B. 26 Feb 2019
C. 7 May 2025
D. 22 April 2025
Ans: B
Balakot airstrikes targeted camps of:
A. LeT B. HuM C. JeM D. ISI
Ans: C
Aircraft used in the Balakot airstrike:
A. Rafale
B. Su-30MKI
C. Mirage 2000
D. MiG-29
Ans: C
An airstrike means:
A. Attack from land
B. Attack from sea
C. Attack from the sky
D. Cyber attack
Ans: C
Major missile and air strikes under Operation Sindoor occurred on:
A. 26 Feb 2019
B. 22 April 2025
C. 7 May 2025
D. 8 May 2025
Ans: C
Number of terror sites targeted on 7 May 2025:
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Ans: C
Terror camps destroyed by Indian Army:
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 9
Ans: C
Terror camps destroyed by Indian Air Force:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Ans: B
Muridke and Bahawalpur are linked with:
A. Army bases
B. Civilian towns
C. Terror headquarters
D. Border posts
Ans: C
The entire operation lasted:
A. 15 minutes
B. 18 minutes
C. 22 minutes
D. 30 minutes
Ans: C
Pakistan retaliated using:
A. Tanks
B. Submarines
C. Drones and UAS
D. Infantry
Ans: C
Pakistani retaliation occurred on:
A. 7 May 2025
B. 8 May 2025
C. 9 May 2025
D. 10 May 2025
Ans: B
Indian air defence successfully:
A. Failed
B. Allowed damage
C. Thwarted attacks
D. Retreated
Ans: C
S-400 is a:
A. Fighter jet
B. Drone
C. Air defence system
D. Tank
Ans: C
AKASH is an:
A. Imported missile
B. Indian-made missile system
C. Naval weapon
D. Drone
Ans: B
MRSAM stands for:
A. Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile
B. Mobile Radar System
C. Missile Response System
D. Multi Rocket System
Ans: A
Pechora, L-70, ZU-23 are:
A. Fighter jets
B. Air defence guns
C. Warships
D. Satellites
Ans: B
Integrated Air Command and Control System helps in:
A. Cooking logistics
B. Real-time coordination
C. Tourism planning
D. Border fencing
Ans: B
Rafale, Su-30MKI, Mirage 2000 belong to:
A. Navy
B. Army
C. Air Force
D. BSF
Ans: C
Military targets included:
A. Schools
B. Hospitals
C. Radars and runways
D. Markets
Ans: C
Indian Army used which weapons?
A. Cyber tools only
B. Artillery and loiter munitions
C. Naval missiles
D. Fighter jets
Ans: B
ATGM stands for:
A. Anti-Terror Guided Missile
B. Anti-Tank Guided Missile
C. Air-To-Ground Missile
D. Advanced Tactical Gun
Ans: B
Indian Navy deployed which aircraft?
A. Mirage 2000
B. Rafale
C. MiG-29K
D. Tejas
Ans: C
Navy’s role focused on:
A. Land borders
B. Sea security
C. Air raids
D. Internal security
Ans: B
BSF helped by:
A. Air strikes
B. Naval patrols
C. Stopping infiltration
D. Satellite control
Ans: C
D. Technology, Make in India & Preparedness (56–80)
ISRO supported Operation Sindoor through:
A. Missiles
B. Satellites
C. Warships
D. Radars only
Ans: B
Number of ISRO satellites used:
A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 12
Ans: C
Indian-made drones used included:
A. Skyhawk
B. Hawk, Scout, Eagle
C. Falcon
D. Predator
Ans: B
Make in India was launched in:
A. 2012 B. 2014 C. 2016 D. 2020
Ans: B
Make in India encourages:
A. Imports
B. Local manufacturing
C. Foreign dependence
D. Outsourcing
Ans: B
BrahMos missile is known as:
A. Slow missile
B. Short-range missile
C. One of the world’s fastest cruise missiles
D. Air defence gun
Ans: C
Operation Sindoor highlighted:
A. Dependence on imports
B. Atmanirbhar Bharat
C. Civil unrest
D. Diplomacy only
Ans: B
Smart artillery systems are capable of:
A. Single rocket firing
B. Multiple rockets with accuracy
C. Naval attacks
D. Air defence
Ans: B
Surveillance drones provided:
A. Entertainment
B. Weather reports
C. Real-time videos and maps
D. Communication only
Ans: C
Defence Minister quoted in the module:
A. Amit Shah
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. S. Jaishankar
Ans: B
Operation Abhyas was organised by:
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Education
D. State governments
Ans: B
Operation Abhyas involved:
A. Military parade
B. Mock drills and blackouts
C. Airstrikes
D. Border fencing
Ans: B
Operation Abhyas aimed at:
A. Tourism promotion
B. Emergency preparedness
C. Military training only
D. Election awareness
Ans: B
Citizens participated in Operation Abhyas by:
A. Fighting
B. Practicing safety drills
C. Travelling
D. Fundraising
Ans: B
Preparedness with facts and courage makes citizens:
A. Fearful
B. Confused
C. Safe and secure
D. Passive
Ans: C
Operation Sindoor showed coordination among:
A. Army only
B. Air Force only
C. Army, Navy, Air Force
D. Police only
Ans: C
Integrated defence is known as:
A. Separate action
B. Synchronous action
C. Delayed action
D. Isolated action
Ans: B
Counter-UAS grid is used against:
A. Tanks
B. Aircraft carriers
C. Drones
D. Submarines
Ans: C
Air defence protects from:
A. Floods
B. Aircraft and missiles
C. Earthquakes
D. Cyber attacks
Ans: B
India ensured zero harm to:
A. Soldiers
B. Terrorists
C. Civilians
D. Borders
Ans: C
The operation reinforced India’s image as:
A. Passive nation
B. Strong and decisive
C. Neutral country
D. Isolated power
Ans: B
The slogan raised by students:
A. Jai Bharat
B. Jai Jawan
C. Jai Hind
D. Bharat Mata
Ans: C
“When we stay united—” completes as:
A. We stay alert
B. We stay safe
C. We stay strong
D. We stay ready
Ans: C
Operation Sindoor is also called a mission of:
A. Trade
B. Honour and bravery
C. Diplomacy
D. Expansion
Ans: B
The core lesson of the module promotes:
A. Fear
B. Awareness and unity
C. Violence
D. Isolation
Ans: B
E. Rapid-Fire One-Liners (81–100)
Pahalgam is located in → Jammu & Kashmir
Airstrike aircraft in 2019 → Mirage 2000
Terror camps destroyed → 9
Duration of 2025 operation → 22 minutes
Indian air defence shield → S-400
Indian-made SAM → AKASH
ISRO satellites used → 10
Counter drone grid → Counter-UAS
Indian Navy fighter → MiG-29K
Operation Abhyas organiser → MHA
Make in India launch year → 2014
World’s fastest cruise missile → BrahMos
Loiter munitions used by → Indian Army
Terror groups supported by → ISI
UNSC response → Condemnation
Symbol honoured by “Sindoor” → Soldiers’ wives
Motto shouted → Jai Hind
Core value promoted → Preparedness
Defence readiness requires → Unity + Facts
Final message → When united, India is strong