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Local militias were initially raised in Kashmir in 1947 in response to a natural disaster.
Answer: False
Local militias were initially raised in Kashmir in 1947 as a direct response to the Pakistani invasion of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, not a natural disaster.
The J&K Militia operated as a regular army unit from its inception in 1947.
Answer: False
From its inception in 1947, the J&K Militia operated as a paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, only later being converted into a regular army unit.
Brigadier Lekhraj Singh Puar of the Garhwal Rifles initiated the plans for converting the J&K Militia into a regular army unit.
Answer: True
Brigadier Lekhraj Singh Puar, then head of the J&K Militia, was instrumental in initiating and presenting the plans for its conversion into a regular army unit, a process completed in 1972.
The Jammu and Kashmir Militia was officially renamed as the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry in 1972.
Answer: False
While the J&K Militia was converted into a regular army regiment in 1972, it was officially renamed as the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry in 1976.
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has been active since 1962.
Answer: False
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry traces its origins and active service back to 1947, when local militias were first raised, not 1962.
The J&K Militia was converted into a full-fledged Army regiment under the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1972.
Answer: False
The J&K Militia was converted into a full-fledged Army regiment in 1972, but this occurred under the Ministry of Defence, not the Ministry of Home Affairs.
What is the active period of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry?
Answer: 1947 to the present day
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has been active since 1947, originating from local militias raised in response to the Pakistani invasion.
What was the initial status of the local militias raised in Kashmir in 1947?
Answer: A paramilitary force
The local militias raised in Kashmir in 1947 were initially established as a paramilitary force, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs on the Line of Control.
What event led to the initial raising of local militias in Kashmir in 1947?
Answer: The Pakistani invasion of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir
The initial raising of local militias in Kashmir in 1947 was a direct response to the Pakistani invasion of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Under which Indian ministry did the local militias initially operate as a paramilitary force?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
The local militias, initially functioning as a paramilitary force, operated under the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, primarily along the Line of Control.
What motivated the conversion of the J&K Militia into a regular army unit?
Answer: The troopers' desire for the dignity and privileges of a regular army unit.
The conversion of the J&K Militia into a regular army unit was primarily motivated by the troopers' desire for the enhanced dignity and privileges associated with regular army status, especially after their distinguished performance in recent conflicts.
Who became the first Colonel of the Regiment after the J&K Militia's conversion to a regular army unit?
Answer: Brigadier Lekhraj Singh Puar
Brigadier Lekhraj Singh Puar, who initiated the conversion plans, became the first Colonel of the Regiment after the J&K Militia was transformed into a regular army unit.
In what year was the Jammu and Kashmir Militia officially renamed as the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry?
Answer: 1976
The Jammu and Kashmir Militia was officially renamed as the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry in 1976, marking a significant step in its evolution.
The regimental centre of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is exclusively located in Srinagar's Airport Complex.
Answer: False
The regimental centre of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is located in Srinagar's Airport Complex at Awantipora, but it also maintains a winter setup near Jammu, indicating it is not exclusively in Srinagar.
The primary role of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is to provide air support for ground operations.
Answer: False
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is classified as an infantry unit, with its primary role being ground combat and close-quarters fighting, not air support.
The motto 'Balidanam Vir Lakshanam' translates to 'Victory to Mother India'.
Answer: False
The motto 'Balidanam Vir Lakshanam' of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry translates to 'Sacrifice is a characteristic of the Brave', not 'Victory to Mother India'.
The 5th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is known as the 'Bravest of the Brave'.
Answer: False
The 8th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is known as the 'Bravest of the Brave', while the 5th Battalion holds the designation 'Ashok Chakra Paltan'.
The regimental insignia of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry depicts a snow leopard.
Answer: False
The regimental insignia of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry features a pair of crossed rifles, symbolizing its infantry role, not a snow leopard.
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry primarily recruits volunteers from the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Answer: True
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry specifically recruits its volunteers primarily from the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing from its diverse ethnic groups.
The 8th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is known as the 'Bravest of the Brave'.
Answer: True
The 8th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry holds the distinguished special designation 'Bravest of the Brave', reflecting its valor, particularly during the Siachen Conflict.
What is the full name of the Indian Army regiment known as JAK LI?
Answer: Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
The acronym JAK LI stands for the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, an Indian Army regiment.
From which region are the primary volunteers for the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry recruited?
Answer: The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry primarily recruits its personnel from the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, leveraging local knowledge and affinity.
What is the war cry of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry?
Answer: Bharat Mata Ki Jai
The war cry of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', which translates to 'Victory to Mother India'.
What is the special designation of the 8th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry?
Answer: Bravest of the Brave
The 8th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is famously known by its special designation, 'Bravest of the Brave'.
Who is the current Colonel of the Regiment for the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry?
Answer: Lt Gen PK Mishra
The current Colonel of the Regiment for the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is Lt Gen PK Mishra, a key leadership position within the regiment.
What is the primary role of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry?
Answer: Infantry, which involves ground combat and close-quarters fighting
As a light infantry regiment, the primary role of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is ground combat and close-quarters fighting, often in challenging terrains.
What does the regimental insignia of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry depict?
Answer: A pair of crossed rifles
The regimental insignia of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry features a pair of crossed rifles, symbolizing its core identity as an infantry unit.
What is the special designation of the 5th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry?
Answer: The Ashok Chakra Paltan
The 5th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is specially designated as the 'Ashok Chakra Paltan', recognizing its association with recipients of the Ashok Chakra.
What is the current number of battalions comprising the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry?
Answer: 15
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry currently comprises 15 battalions, forming a significant component of the Indian Army.
What type of infantry is the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry classified as?
Answer: Light Infantry
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is classified as Light Infantry, a designation for units specializing in rapid deployment and operations in challenging terrains, often without heavy equipment.
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry serves which country?
Answer: India
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is a regiment of the Indian Army, serving the country of India.
The 8th battalion of JAK LI was deployed to the Siachen Glacier in 1994 as part of Operation Meghdoot.
Answer: False
The 8th battalion of JAK LI was deployed to the Siachen Glacier as part of Operation Meghdoot in 1984, not 1994, where they achieved significant honors by capturing a Pakistani post.
JAK LI units were deployed to Sri Lanka in 1987 as part of Operation Pawan.
Answer: True
JAK LI units were indeed deployed to Sri Lanka in 1987 as part of Operation Pawan, an Indian peacekeeping mission.
The 3rd battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry participated in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia.
Answer: False
The 2nd battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, not the 3rd, was deployed as part of UNOSOM II, the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia, during 1992–93.
The 2nd battalion of JAK LI was deployed for UN Peacekeeping in Somalia during 1992-93.
Answer: True
The 2nd battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry was indeed deployed as part of UNOSOM II, the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia, during the period of 1992-93.
Which battalion of JAK LI was deployed to the Siachen Glacier as part of Operation Meghdoot in 1984?
Answer: The 8th battalion
The 8th battalion of JAK LI was deployed to the Siachen Glacier in 1984 as part of Operation Meghdoot, where it achieved significant distinction.
In what year were JAK LI units deployed to Sri Lanka as part of Operation Pawan?
Answer: 1987
JAK LI units were deployed to Sri Lanka in 1987 as part of Operation Pawan, an Indian military operation aimed at disarming Tamil militant groups.
Which battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry participated in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia (UNOSOM II)?
Answer: The 2nd battalion
The 2nd battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry was deployed as part of UNOSOM II, the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia, during 1992-93.
Subedar Bana Singh was the recipient of the Param Vir Chakra for his gallantry during the Siachen Conflict.
Answer: True
Subedar Bana Singh of the 8th JAK LI was indeed awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his exceptional gallantry during the Siachen Conflict, marking him as the regiment's sole recipient of this highest honor to date.
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has received a total of 5 Param Vir Chakras.
Answer: False
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has received one Param Vir Chakra, awarded to Subedar Bana Singh, not five.
Major V.S. Minhas and 2Lt. Rajiv Pande received Param Vir Chakras for their gallantry during the Siachen Conflict.
Answer: False
Major V.S. Minhas and 2Lt. Rajiv Pande were awarded Vir Chakras for their gallantry during the Siachen Conflict, while Naib Subedar Bana Singh received the Param Vir Chakra for the same engagement.
Lieutenant Triveni Singh from the 5th JAK LI received the Ashoka Chakra posthumously.
Answer: True
Lieutenant Triveni Singh of the 5th JAK LI was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, a high military decoration for valor.
Naib Subedar Chuni Lal is noted for receiving only the Ashok Chakra posthumously.
Answer: False
Naib Subedar Chuni Lal is one of the most decorated personnel of the Indian Army, having received the Ashok Chakra (posthumous), Vir Chakra, and Sena Medal (Gallantry), not just the Ashok Chakra posthumously.
Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum received the Vir Chakra posthumously during the Kargil War.
Answer: False
Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum from the 12th JAK LI received the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously for his actions during the Kargil War, not the Vir Chakra.
Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani received the Ashok Chakra posthumously from the 162 Infantry Battalion (TA) JAK LI.
Answer: True
Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani of the 162 Infantry Battalion (TA) JAK LI was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, along with the Sena Medal and Bar, for his exceptional bravery.
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has received a total of 50 Sena Medals.
Answer: False
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has been awarded a total of 56 Sena Medals, not 50, recognizing acts of gallantry.
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has received 4 Shaurya Chakras in total.
Answer: True
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has been awarded a total of 4 Shaurya Chakras, recognizing acts of valor and courage.
How many Maha Vir Chakras has the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry received?
Answer: 10
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has been awarded a total of 10 Maha Vir Chakras, a significant number of India's second-highest gallantry award.
How many Shaurya Chakras has the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry received in total?
Answer: 4
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has been awarded a total of 4 Shaurya Chakras, recognizing acts of conspicuous gallantry.
Who was the recipient of the Param Vir Chakra from the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry?
Answer: Subedar Bana Singh
Subedar Bana Singh is the sole recipient of the Param Vir Chakra from the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, awarded for his exceptional bravery during the Siachen Conflict.
How many Ashok Chakras has the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry received?
Answer: 3
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has been awarded a total of 3 Ashok Chakras, India's highest peacetime gallantry award.
Which officers received Vir Chakras for gallantry during the Siachen Conflict engagement involving the 8th JAK LI, alongside Naib Subedar Bana Singh's Param Vir Chakra?
Answer: Major V.S. Minhas and 2Lt. Rajiv Pande
Major V.S. Minhas and 2Lt. Rajiv Pande were awarded Vir Chakras for their gallantry during the same Siachen Conflict engagement in which Naib Subedar Bana Singh earned the Param Vir Chakra.
Which individual from the 5th JAK LI received the Ashoka Chakra posthumously?
Answer: Lieutenant Triveni Singh
Lieutenant Triveni Singh from the 5th JAK LI was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for his supreme sacrifice and valor.
Naib Subedar Chuni Lal of the 8th battalion Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is notable for receiving which combination of gallantry awards?
Answer: Ashok Chakra (posthumous), Vir Chakra, and Sena Medal (Gallantry)
Naib Subedar Chuni Lal is highly decorated, having received the Ashok Chakra (posthumous), Vir Chakra, and Sena Medal (Gallantry), a rare combination of honors.
Which officer from the 12th JAK LI received the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously during the Kargil War?
Answer: Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum
Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum from the 12th JAK LI was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his exceptional bravery during the Kargil War.
Which individual from the 162 Infantry Battalion (TA) JAK LI received the Ashok Chakra posthumously?
Answer: Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani
Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani from the 162 Infantry Battalion (TA) JAK LI was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, along with the Sena Medal and Bar, for his exceptional bravery.
How many Sena Medals has the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry received in total?
Answer: 56
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has been awarded a total of 56 Sena Medals, recognizing numerous acts of gallantry and devotion to duty.
The Ladakh Scouts were formed in 1963 by spinning off specific battalions from the J&K Militia.
Answer: True
The Ladakh Scouts were indeed formed in 1963, following the Sino-Indian War, by spinning off the 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia.
The 7th and 14th Battalions of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry are now part of the Ladakh Scouts.
Answer: True
The 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia were indeed spun off in 1963 to form the Ladakh Scouts, becoming its 1st and 2nd Battalions, respectively.
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry has a dedicated Rashtriya Rifles (RR) battalion.
Answer: False
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry does not have a dedicated Rashtriya Rifles (RR) battalion; instead, its locally recruited troops are allocated to other RR battalions for counter-insurgency operations.
JAK LI troops provide valuable resources to other RR battalions due to their knowledge of local terrain and language.
Answer: True
JAK LI troops are highly valued in other Rashtriya Rifles (RR) battalions for counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism operations due to their intimate knowledge of local terrain, language, customs, and militant tactics, often serving as crucial communicators and translators.
When were the Ladakh Scouts formed from the J&K Militia?
Answer: 1963
The Ladakh Scouts were formed in 1963, following the Sino-Indian War of 1962, by spinning off specific battalions from the J&K Militia.
Which battalions of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry are now part of the Ladakh Scouts?
Answer: The 7th and 14th Battalions
The 7th and 14th Battalions of the J&K Militia were spun off in 1963 to form the Ladakh Scouts, becoming its 1st and 2nd Battalions, respectively.
Why does the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry not have a dedicated Rashtriya Rifles (RR) battalion?
Answer: Their troops are allocated to other RR battalions for CI/CT operations.
The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry does not have a dedicated RR battalion because its locally recruited troops are strategically allocated to other RR battalions, leveraging their unique regional knowledge for counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism operations.
What valuable resource do JAK LI troops provide to other RR battalions during CI/CT operations?
Answer: Knowledge of local terrain, language, and customs
JAK LI troops provide invaluable resources to other RR battalions during CI/CT operations, including their profound knowledge of local terrain, language, customs, traditions, and understanding of militant tactics, often serving as vital translators and communicators.
The J&K Militia earned 3 battle honours during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
Answer: True
The J&K Militia distinguished itself during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, earning three battle honours: Laleali, Picquet 707, and Shingo River Valley.
The 12th battalion of JAK LI received a 'Unit Citation' for its performance in the Kargil War.
Answer: True
The 12th battalion of JAK LI was indeed awarded a special instant 'Unit Citation' from the Chief of Army Staff for its exceptionally gallant performance during the Kargil War (Operation Vijay).
The battle honours of Laleali, Picquet 707, and Shingo River Valley were earned during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Answer: False
The battle honours of Laleali, Picquet 707, and Shingo River Valley were earned by the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, not 1965.
The President of India, Mr. K. R. Narayanan, presented the colours to the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry regiment in 1999.
Answer: False
President K. R. Narayanan presented the regimental colors to the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry on October 9, 1998, not in 1999.
The 11th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry participated in the 65th Republic Day Parade in 2014.
Answer: True
The 11th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry proudly represented the regiment as a marching contingent during the 65th Republic Day Parade in 2014.
What special recognition did the 12th battalion of JAK LI receive for its performance in the Kargil War?
Answer: A special instant award of 'Unit Citation'
For its exceptionally gallant and sterling performance during the battles of Point 5203 and Point 4812 in Batalik during the Kargil War, the 12th battalion of JAK LI received a special instant 'Unit Citation' from the Chief of Army Staff.
Which of the following battle honours were earned by the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971?
Answer: Laleali, Picquet 707, and Shingo River Valley
During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry earned the distinct battle honours of Laleali, Picquet 707, and Shingo River Valley.
Who presented the colours to the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry regiment on October 9, 1998?
Answer: The President of India, Mr. K. R. Narayanan
The President of India, Mr. K. R. Narayanan, presented the regimental colors to the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry at its regimental centre on October 9, 1998, a significant ceremonial event.
In which year did the 11th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry participate in the Republic Day Parade?
Answer: 2014
The 11th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry participated in the 65th Republic Day Parade in 2014, showcasing the regiment's presence in national ceremonial events.
The J&K Militia conducted themselves with great distinction during which Indo-Pakistan War?
Answer: 1965
The J&K Militia conducted themselves with great distinction during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965, and further earned battle honors during the 1971 conflict.