Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

In which year did the India - Sri Lanka Accord for Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) take place?
1. 1986
2. 1987
3. 1988
4. 1989

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

1987: Indo-Sri Lanka Accord; Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) operation in Sri Lanka (1987-90).

On July 29, 1987, in Colombo, an important agreement was reached between Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sri Lankan President J R Jayewardene. This historic accord aimed to facilitate the resolution of the Sri Lankan civil war and led to the deployment of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka.