Cross-border Terrorism — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about cross-border terrorism between India and Pakistan: 1. The SAARC Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism prohibits member states from allowing their territory to be used for terrorist activities. 2. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has placed Pakistan on its grey list primarily due to concerns about terrorism financing. 3. Article 355 of the Indian Constitution mandates the Union to protect states against external aggression. 4. The National Investigation Agency can investigate terrorism-related offenses committed outside India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The surgical strikes conducted by India in 2016 were significant because: 1. They marked the first acknowledged cross-border ground operation since 1971. 2. They were conducted in response to the Pulwama attack. 3. They established a new doctrine of proportionate retaliation. 4. They involved airstrikes across the Line of Control. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following terrorist organizations has been primarily responsible for major cross-border attacks against India? 1. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 2. Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) 3. Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) 4. Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) Select the correct answer:

The Balakot airstrikes of February 2019 were significant in the context of India-Pakistan relations because: 1. They were the first cross-LoC air action by India since 1971. 2. They targeted terrorist training camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. 3. They were conducted in response to the Uri attack. 4. They demonstrated India's willingness to escalate beyond traditional restraint. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs: Terrorist Attack : Year 1. Parliament Attack : 2001 2. Mumbai Train Bombings : 2006 3. Mumbai 26/11 Attacks : 2008 4. Pathankot Attack : 2016 Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?