Question

The Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) was withdrawn from Sri Lanka in:

• A. \(1987\)
• B. \(1989\)
• C. \(1990\)
• D. \(1992\)

Hint:

\[ 1987 \rightarrow \text{IPKF sent to Sri Lanka} \] \[ 1990 \rightarrow \text{IPKF withdrawn} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The: \[ \text{Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF)} \] was sent to Sri Lanka under the: \[ 1987\ \text{Indo-Sri Lanka Accord} \] Its purpose was:

• To maintain peace
• To disarm militant groups
• To stabilize the situation in Sri Lanka

However, the mission became controversial and difficult. The IPKF was finally withdrawn from Sri Lanka in: \[ 1990 \] during the government of: \[ \text{V.P. Singh} \] Option analysis:

• Option (A): Incorrect — IPKF was deployed in 1987
• Option (B): Incorrect
• Option (C): Correct
• Option (D): Incorrect

Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]