1.6 Tiger Hill
Activity Sheet
No.1
Q. Read the extract and complete the
activities given below.
Extract:- Tiger Hill towers majestically ---------- Northern Light
Infantry (Pakistan) held the whole feature.
A1. Complex Factual.
Describe Tiger Hill in brief.
Ans:-
Tiger Hill is located almost 10 kilometers north of the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh
highway. Its towers are above all other mountaintops in its vicinity. Its
feature extends about 2200 meters from west to east and about 1000 meters north
to south. The first, approximately 500 meters west of Tiger Hill, had been
named 'India Gate’, and the second, ‘Helmet’ (located another 300 meters away).
A2. Global Understanding.
Fill in the blanks appropriately.
1) Tiger Hill is located almost ----------------- of the
Srinagar-Kargil-Leh highway.
2) --------------- guns were used in a direct firing.
3) The Air Force targeted ---------- on 2-3 July.
4) Brigadier M.P.S. Bajwa was ------------ of 192 Mountain Brigade.
Ans:-
1) Tiger Hill is
located almost 10 kilometers north of the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh highway.
2) Bofors guns were used in a direct firing.
3) The Air Force targeted Tiger Hill on 2-3 July.
4) Brigadier M.P.S. Bajwa was commander of 192 Mountain
Brigade.
A3. Point out.
Point out the new change that happened in India's military
history.
Ans:-
For the first time in India's military history, a TV channel covered the battle
live. It was a sign of progress and transparency. Its on-screen depiction built
confidence. This was the new change that happened in India's military history.
A4. Personal Response.
List the things that are essential to win a war.
Ans:-
The things that are essential to win a war:- 1) Good weapons 2) Brave soldiers
3) Natural support 4) Good military leadership 5) Good use of new technology
etc.
A5. Language Study.
1) Both these units were assisted by a crack team from the High Altitude Warfare School, with maximum possible artillery, engineering and other combat support.
Ans:- A crack team
from the High Altitude Warfare School, with maximum possible artillery,
engineering and other combat support assisted both these units.
2) A simultaneous multidirectional assault emerged as the best strategy.
Ans:- A simultaneous
multidirectional assault had emerged as the best strategy.
A6. Vocabulary.
Make a word register for "War".
Ans:-
Word register for 'war':- Commander, Brigadier, military, battle, guns,
multibarrelled Grad rocket launchers etc.
Activity Sheet
No.2
Q. Read the extract and complete the
activities given below.
Extract:- At 1900
hours on 3 July, 18 Grenadiers ------ exhibited exceptional courage during this
assault.
A1. Global Understanding.
State whether the following statements are true or false.
1) Captain Sachin Nimbalkar led the 'C’ Company.
2) On another front, 'C' Company surprised the enemy.
3) Yogendra Singh Yadav was a Grenadier.
4) Lieutenant Balwan Singh led 'D' Company.
Ans:-
1) Captain
Sachin Nimbalkar led the 'C’ Company. = False
2) On another front, 'C' Company surprised the enemy. = True
3) Yogendra Singh Yadav was a Grenadier. = True
4) Lieutenant Balwan Singh led 'D' Company. = False
A2. Complex Factual.
Describe the incident of 4 July at 0400 hours.
Ans:-
At 0400 hours on 4 July, after a carefully orchestrated artillery bombardment,
Sachin Nimbalkar and Balwan Singh along with their men approached Tiger Hill
Top by climbing a sheer cliff and caught the enemy unawares. After a spell of
hand-to-hand fighting, they succeeded in capturing the objective. When the
initial surprise wore off, the enemy started gearing up for launching
counterattacks.
A3. Analysis.
Give reasons of the success of Indian soldiers.
Ans:-
Reasons of success of Indian soldiers:- Good leadership on war front, use of
multidirectional assault with the support of fire power of artillery and
mortars, determination and exceptional courage.
A4. Personal Response.
List the qualities that are essential for a soldier,
Ans:- Qualities essential for a soldier:
A5. Language Study.
1) Although 18 Grenadiers held the top now, linking up with them was not easy.
Ans:- 18 Grenadiers
held the top now but linking up with them was not easy.
2) The Grenadiers hung on to their precarious perch with grit and determination.
Ans:- The Grenadiers
hung on to their precarious perch not only with grit but also determination.
A6. Vocabulary.
Match the words given in 'A' with its antonyms in 'B'.
|
A |
B |
|
1) difficult |
a) carelessly |
|
2) accurate |
b) discontinued |
|
3) carefully |
c) easy |
|
4) continued |
d) inaccurate |
Ans:-
|
A |
B |
|
1) difficult |
c) easy |
|
2) accurate |
d) inaccurate |
|
3) carefully |
a) carelessly |
|
4) continued |
b) discontinued |
Activity Sheet No.3
Q. Read the extract and complete the
activities given below.
Extract:- At this
stage, 8 Mount Division realized --------- were collected and buried
appropriately.
A1. Global understanding.
Describe the fight of 8 Sikh.
Ans:-
The enemy launched two counterattacks with forty to fifty personnel, but 8 Sikh
fought gallantly and was able to repulse them. Naib Subedar Karnail Singh and
Rifleman Satpal Singh, who were part of a platoon deployed on the reverse slope
of Helmet, showed exceptional courage. In one of these counterattacks, Captain
Karnal Sher Khan of the Pakistan Army was killed.
A2. Complex Factual.
Complete the statements.
1) To evict the enemy from Tiger Hill completely it was necessary
to break ----------------
2) In the counterattacks, Captain -------------- of the Pakistan
Army was killed.
Ans:-
1) To evict the enemy from Tiger Hill completely it was necessary to break supply
lines along the western spur.
2) In the counterattacks, Captain Karnal Sher Khan of the
Pakistan Army was killed.
A3. Analysis.
A great humanitarian norm is maintained during the battle. Find out
and comment on it.
Ans:-
Captain Karnal Sher Khan's body was handed over to the Pakistani authorities.
The bodies of the Pakistani soldiers found scattered around the battleground
were collected and buried appropriately. This great humanitarian norm is
maintained during the battle. It was done because as per the ethics and
morality, Indian soldiers gave good and just treatment to enemy soldiers. After
death of enemy soldier, there was no need to show hatred and mean behaviour.
A4. Personal Response.
Give your views about the career in military force.
Ans:-
Career in military force is really good. It is a job of honour and respect. It
gives good health and strength by regular exercise and drill. It increases
discipline and love for country. So I like the career opportunities in this
field also.
A5. Language Study.
1) The move was also intended to cut off the enemy's supply route. (Use infinitive)
Ans:- The move was
also intended cutting off the enemy's supply route.
2) The enemy launched two counterattacks with forty to fifty
personnel, but 8 Sikh fought gallantly and was able to repulse them. (Make
complex sentence)
Ans:- Though the enemy
launched two counterattacks with forty to fifty personnel, 8 Sikh fought
gallantly and was able to repulse them.
A6. Vocabulary.
Write the words from the extract that shows the rank / position in
military.
Ans:- 1) Lieutenant 2)
Subedar 3) Naib Subedar 4) Rifleman 5) Captain 6) JCOs
Q. Read the extract and complete the
activities given below.
Extract:- In New
Delhi, I had remained anxious ------- out a major rescue operation (Operation Khukri)
A1. Global Understanding.
Choose the correct statements that denote the theme of the
extract.
1) it deals with the victory of Indian soldiers.
2) It is about the meeting of Nawaz Sharif with the US President,
Bill Clinton.
3) It is the description of Prime Minister's public meeting in
Haryana.
4) It is the story of recapturing Tiger Hill from the enemy.
Ans:-
1) It deals with
the victory of Indian soldiers.
4) It is the story
of recapturing Tiger Hill from the enemy.
A2. Complex Factual.
Give effect of India's victory in the war.
Ans:-
The loss Tiger Hill was hard physical and psychological blow. In India, wave of
jubilation and relief replaced the gloomy mood of the people. This was the
effect of India’s victory in the war.
A3. Analysis
18 Grenadiers hoisted the Indian tricolour on Tiger Hill Top. Give
its reason.
Ans:-
18 Grenadiers hoisted the Indian tricolour on Tiger Hill Top. This was the sign
of victory of India. India recaptured the Tiger Hill and became the owner of
that area.
A4. Personal Response.
Give your feelings over victory of India in a war
Ans:-
I feel proud when India wins the war. I give salute to our brave soldiers who achieve
the victory. I feel sad for the family members whose beloved persons died in
the war. So I have mixed feeling over victory of India in a war.
A5. Language Study.
1) In New Delhi, I had remained anxious all through the night of 3 July.
Ans:- Past perfect
tense
2) In India, wave of jubilation and relief replaced the gloomy mood
of the people.
Ans:- In India, the
gloomy mood of the people was replaced by wave of jubilation and relief.
A6. Vocabulary.
Fill in the missing letters and make a meaningful word.
1) m-r-ing 2) pu-l-c 3) h-no-r 4) gl-ry
Ans:- 1) morning 2) public 3) honour 4) glory
