Question

Who were referred to as “Mujahideens” during the conflict in Kashmir in 1999?

• A. UN Peacekeeping Troops
• B. Pakistani intruders and militants
• C. NATO soldiers
• D. Afghan refugees

Hint:

\[ 1999 \rightarrow \text{Kargil Conflict} \] \[ \text{Mujahideens} \rightarrow \text{Pakistani intruders and militants} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

During the: \[ 1999\ \text{Kargil Conflict} \] armed infiltrators entered the Indian side of the: \[ \text{Line of Control (LoC)} \] in Jammu and Kashmir. These infiltrators were described as: \[ \text{``Mujahideens''} \] They mainly included:

• Pakistani intruders
• Armed militants
• Supported personnel from Pakistan

The conflict later became known as: \[ \text{Kargil War} \] India launched military operations to push back these intruders from occupied positions. Option analysis:

• Option (A): Incorrect
• Option (B): Correct
• Option (C): Incorrect
• Option (D): Incorrect

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