Exploring the Kashmir Conflict: Key Insights

The video explores the complex history and ongoing conflict in Kashmir, a region disputed by India and Pakistan. It begins with the 2019 Pulwama attack, escalating tensions, and airstrikes. The video delves into Kashmir's strategic importance, involving India, Pakistan, and China. It traces the historical roots of the conflict from British India's partition, highlighting wars, military engagements, and the role of the UN. The narrative covers the rise of insurgency, nuclear tensions, and the cycle of violence affecting Kashmiri civilians. The video emphasizes the suppressed desire of Kashmiris for self-determination amidst ongoing violence.

What event triggered the recent escalation in Kashmir in 2019?

• A suicide bombing

• A political election

• A border dispute

• A natural disaster

Which militant group claimed responsibility for the 2019 suicide bombing?

• Lashkar-e-Taiba

• Hizbul Mujahideen

• Jaish-e-Mohammed

• Al-Qaeda

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Which three countries are involved in the strategic importance of Kashmir?

• India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan

• India, China, and Nepal

• India, Pakistan, and China

• India, Bangladesh, and China

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What was the main reason for the partition of British India in 1947?

• Cultural differences

• Geographical boundaries

• Religious differences

• Economic reasons

Which state had a Muslim-majority population but was ruled by a Hindu monarch during the partition?

• Hyderabad

• Bengal

• Jammu & Kashmir

• Punjab

What was the outcome of the first Indo-Pakistan war in Kashmir?

• Kashmir became independent

• Pakistan gained full control of Kashmir

• A ceasefire was brokered by the UN

• India gained full control of Kashmir

Which new country was formed after the 1971 war between India and Pakistan?

• Sri Lanka

• Nepal

• Bhutan

• Bangladesh

What was a significant turning point for many Kashmiris in 1987?

• An economic crisis

• A natural disaster

• A rigged election

• A peace treaty

What event in 1998 raised the stakes in the Kashmir conflict?

• A peace agreement

• A major earthquake

• Nuclear tests by India and Pakistan

• Discovery of oil

What led to the radicalization of Adil Ahmed Dar, the 2019 suicide bomber?

• Family influence

• Educational propaganda

• Humiliation and violence by Indian police

• Economic hardship