Important Questions Class 11 Chapter 1.6 Yuvakbharati English Maharashtra Board

Tiger Hills

Short Questions  

1. Who wrote the book ‘Kargil: From Surprise to Victory’?

• General V.P. Malik.

2. What was the date of the Kargil Victory?

• 26th July 1999.

3. What is the name of the hill described in the extract?

• Tiger Hill.

4. Which brigade was assigned to capture Tiger Hill?

• 192 Mountain Brigade.

5. Which two units were tasked with capturing Tiger Hill?

• 18 Grenadiers and 8 Sikh.

6. What was the role of Bofors guns in the assault?

• They were used in direct firing.

7. When did the Air Force target Tiger Hill?

• 2-3 July 1999.

8. What was the name of the TV channel that covered the battle live?

• Not specified in the text.

9. Who led the ‘D’ Company assault from the east?

• Captain Sachin Nimbalkar.

10. What was the name of the intermediate position captured by ‘A’ Company?

• Tongue.

11. Who led the Ghatak platoon during the assault?

• Lieutenant Balwan Singh.

12. What was the name of the Pakistani unit holding Tiger Hill?

• 12 Northern Light Infantry.

13. When was the Indian tricolour hoisted on Tiger Hill?

• 8th July 1999.

14. What was the name of the operation in Sierra Leone by 18 Grenadiers?

• Operation Khukri.

15. Who was the Prime Minister informed about the Tiger Hill capture?

• Not named, but Brajesh Mishra was informed.

  Long Questions 

1. Why was capturing Tiger Hill considered a national challenge?

• Tiger Hill was a well-fortified enemy position visible from the highway, making it a tough target. The media projected it as a symbol of national pride.

2. What preparations were made by 18 Grenadiers before the assault on Tiger Hill?

• They probed enemy defenses, scouted routes, and planned a multidirectional assault. Artillery and air support were also coordinated.

3. How did the Indian Army surprise the enemy during the Tiger Hill assault?

• The assault was launched under bad weather and darkness, with troops climbing steep cliffs. This unexpected approach caught the enemy off guard.

4. What role did artillery play in the capture of Tiger Hill?

• About 120 guns, including Bofors, and rocket launchers bombarded the enemy positions. They provided cover and weakened enemy defenses.

5. Why was it difficult to maintain control of Tiger Hill after capturing it?

• The enemy launched counterattacks, and the position was precarious. Grenadiers faced heavy artillery duels and casualties.

6. What was the significance of capturing Helmet and India Gate?

• Capturing these positions cut off enemy supply lines and reinforcements. It ensured the enemy could not reclaim Tiger Hill.

7. How did the media coverage impact the Tiger Hill operation?

• Live TV coverage increased transparency and boosted public morale. It also put pressure on the army to succeed.

8. What humanitarian actions were taken by the Indian Army after the battle?

• Pakistani soldiers’ bodies were collected and buried appropriately. Captain Karnal Sher Khan’s body was handed over to Pakistan.