4 December – Indian Navy Day Mini Quiz

4 December – Indian Navy Day Colourful Quiz

4 December – Indian Navy Day Mini Quiz

Click on each colourful card to reveal the correct answer and a short explanation.

Operation Trident • 1971 • Maritime Courage

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1. On which date is Indian Navy Day celebrated every year?

Hint: It marks a daring naval operation in 1971.

  • a) 26 January
  • b) 15 August
  • c) 4 December
  • d) 16 December
Correct answer: c) 4 December
Navy Day is marked on 4 December each year to honour the Indian Navy’s role in safeguarding our seas and to remember its achievements. [web:214][web:217]
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2. Navy Day in India commemorates which famous naval operation of the 1971 Indo‑Pak War?

Think of the missile attack on Karachi harbour.

  • a) Operation Vijay
  • b) Operation Trident
  • c) Operation Meghdoot
  • d) Operation Cactus
Correct answer: b) Operation Trident
Navy Day recalls Operation Trident, when Indian Navy missile boats struck Karachi harbour in December 1971, dealing heavy damage to the opposing fleet. [web:210][web:214][web:217]
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3. Which port city’s harbour was the main target of Operation Trident?

It is a major port on the Arabian Sea.

  • a) Mumbai
  • b) Chittagong
  • c) Karachi
  • d) Kochi
Correct answer: c) Karachi
During Operation Trident, Indian Navy ships mounted a surprise missile attack on Karachi harbour, crippling several enemy vessels and fuel facilities. [web:210][web:212][web:214]
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4. Navy Day is mainly a tribute to which group of people?

Think of those who guard India’s long coastline day and night.

  • a) Air traffic controllers
  • b) Railway engineers
  • c) Naval officers and sailors
  • d) Bank employees
Correct answer: c) Naval officers and sailors
The day honours the courage, discipline and sacrifices of Indian Naval personnel who protect India’s maritime borders and sea routes. [web:211][web:212][web:215]
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5. Which of the following best describes the main role of the Indian Navy today?

Look beyond war time—think of everyday responsibilities at sea.

  • a) Only fighting wars on land
  • b) Guarding maritime borders and keeping sea lanes safe
  • c) Printing textbooks for schools
  • d) Managing road traffic
Correct answer: b) Guarding maritime borders and keeping sea lanes safe
The Navy safeguards India’s coastline, protects trade routes, and participates in humanitarian and disaster‑relief missions across the oceans. [web:210][web:212][web:217]

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