Consider the following statements: 1. The Siachen Glacier is known as the world's second highest battlefield. 2. Operation Rakshak was a successful military operation undertaken by the Indian Army to seize control of the Siachen Glacier. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Siachen Glacier is known as the world’s second highest battlefield.
2.Operation Rakshak was a successful military operation undertaken by the Indian Army to seize control of the Siachen Glacier.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. The Siachen Glacier is known as the world’s highest battlefield. Operation Meghdoot was a successful military operation undertaken by the Indian Army to seize control of the Siachen Glacier in Ladakh, India.

Source: The Times of India

Q. Consider the following statements: 1.The Siachen Glacier is known as the world’s second highest battlefield. 2.Operation Rakshak was a successful military operation undertaken by the Indian Army to seize control of the Siachen Glacier. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Siachen Glacier is known as the world’s second highest battlefield.
2.Operation Rakshak was a successful military operation undertaken by the Indian Army to seize control of the Siachen Glacier.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?