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On 22 October, Operation Gulmarg was launched and these infiltrators invaded Kashmir, which led to the Princely State becoming a part of India on 26 October 1947.
In response to this invasion, the Government of India sent its troops to defend the people of Kashmir and India’s borders on 27 October 1947. A contingent of troops posted to Jammu and Kashmir was airlifted into Srinagar because the land route through Pathankot was not in a good condition.
Summary in Bullet Points
- The invasion began on 22 October 1947.
- The chapter states that Jammu and Kashmir became a part of India on 26 October 1947.
- The next day, Indian troops were sent to defend Kashmir and India’s borders.
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The troops had to be flown into Srinagar because the land route through Pathankot was in poor condition.
contingent
= a group of troops sent for a particular purpose
airlifted = transported by aircraft
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Answer: The troops were airlifted because the land route through Pathankot was not in good condition. Air transport allowed soldiers to reach Srinagar faster.
Pathankot ka land route good condition mein nahi tha, isliye troops ko airlift kiya gaya.
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Answer: It shows that the situation had become urgent. The invasion had already begun, and important areas such as Srinagar needed immediate defence. Sending troops by air was a fast response to a rapidly developing threat.
Situation urgent thi. Invasion already start ho chuka tha, isliye fast military response zaroori tha.
