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India-Pakistan War-1971 Module - V

Major Wars Post
 Determination is another aspect that has been learnt. For example, the battle of
Independence
Longewala proved how determined Indian army was in holding its position and
put up a resistance which ultimately was successful. Also, the close coordination
from the three services of Indian military helped achieve victory.
 It was a great achievement indeed for India and the lessons learnt are applicable
even this day.
Note
 Comprehensive national power which includes the efforts of all concerned including
the people across the nation is required for any victory.

Terminal Questions

1. Mention the major reasons for India’s involvement in 1971 war.
2. Highlight the major naval battles fought during the war.
3. What was the importance of the Battle of Longewala?

4. Mention the reasons for India’s victory in the war.

Answers to Intext Questions

19.1
1. Mass killing of Bengalis by Pakistani army and huge number of refugees fleeing
to India.

2. General Yahya Khan.
3. Awami league is a political party and its leader was Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
4. The other name for Mukti Bahini is Freedom Fighters.

19.2

rd
1. The war began on the 3 of December 1971 when Pakistani airforce launched
air strikes against India.
2. The ultimate objective was to liberate East Pakistan and the immediate objectives
were to capture Dacca at the Eastern front and prevent Pakistan from entering
Indian territory at the Western front.

3. Operation Chengiz Khan was air strike launched by Pakistani airforce against
Indian targets in Western India.
4. Air superiority means to destroy enemy air fields in order to bring the airspace
under the complete control without any resistance from enemy aircrafts.

19.3

1. The Defence Minister of India at the time of 1971 war was Babu Jagjivan Ram.

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