Question

What was the dispute in Sri Lanka at the time of Rajiv Gandhi's tenure as the PM of India?

• A. Large scale influx of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees
• B. River water dispute
• C. Religious dispute
• D. Intervention of India in the Sri Lankan civil war

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A Large scale influx of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees
D Intervention of India in the Sri Lankan civil war

Large scale influx of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in the civil war in Sri Lanka forced India to intervene. Later, India entered into an agreement with Sri Lanka and the Tamil militants to maintain peace on the island.