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Q What was Operation Blue Star?

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Punjab GK
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  • A An Indian Army operation aimed at the dissident Sikh community of Punjab ✔ ✖
  • B A political movement for independence in Punjab ✔ ✖
  • C A religious festival celebrated in Punjab ✔ ✖
  • D A trade agreement between Punjab and a neighboring country ✔ ✖
Correct Answer: A

Explanation

Operation Blue Star was an Indian Army operation conducted in 1984 with the aim of dealing with the dissident Sikh community in Punjab.
The operation was intended to flush out militants who had fortified themselves in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, a sacred site for Sikhs.
The operation resulted in a significant loss of life and damage to the temple complex, and it had a profound impact on Sikh-Muslim relations and the political landscape of Punjab.

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