INDIA - US ARMS AIRLIFT

INDIA - US ARMS AIRLIFT

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KG - University

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The video reports on the US support for India in its conflict with China, highlighting the delivery of light infantry weapons and India's request for US transport planes. Despite over 7,000 casualties, the atmosphere in Calcutta remains calm, with no visible signs of enlistment or panic, suggesting a disconnect between official concern and public sentiment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of military support is the United States providing to India?

Heavy artillery

Naval ships

Air defense systems

Light infantry weapons

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Premier Nehru requested from the United States to improve India's supply lines?

Fighter jets

Transport planes

Tanks

Submarines

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the request for US transport planes being handled?

It is being ignored

It is under review

It is being given urgent consideration

It has been rejected

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reported atmosphere in Calcutta despite the border conflict?

Under military lockdown

Full of protests

Calm and normal

Chaotic and tense

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notably absent in Calcutta despite the ongoing conflict?

Evacuation drills

Political rallies

Long queues of young men enlisting

Military parades