Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Contemporary South Asia

Question:

Who attacked the Maldives in November 1988?

Options:

Tamil mercenaries from Sri Lanka

Tamil mercenaries from India

Sinhala mercenaries from Sri Lanka

Razakars from India

Correct Answer:

Tamil mercenaries from Sri Lanka

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Tamil mercenaries from Sri Lanka

In November 1988, when some Tamil mercenaries from Sri Lanka attacked the Maldives, the Indian air force and navy reacted quickly to the Maldives’ request to help stop the invasion.