Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Indian Peace Keeping force in Sri Lanka (IPKF)?

Select the correct code from the options given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. India sent IPKF in Sri Lanka to enforce the India-Sri Lanka peace accord in 1987.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. IPKF was not successful. India’s strategy failed and resulted in the hasty and unceremonious withdrawal of the IPKF in 1990.