Nueve muertos, decenas de miles de desplazados en intercambio fuego entre India y Pakistan

On Monday, tens of thousands fled their homes in Kashmir as Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire across the border. This incident marked one of the most severe ceasefire violations since the 2003 agreement. Commanders from both sides held meetings to ease tensions. Historically, two of the three wars between India and Pakistan have been over Kashmir. Both nations accuse each other of initiating the conflict, with at least nine civilians reported dead.

What prompted tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in Kashmir?

• Political elections

• Economic crisis

• Exchange of gunfire and mortar between troops

• A natural disaster

When was the ceasefire agreement, which was violated in the recent violence, originally signed?

• 1999

• 2005

• 2001

• 2003

What efforts were made by commanders from both sides to address the recent tensions?

• They sought international intervention

• They imposed economic sanctions

• They held several meetings

• They increased military presence

How many wars have been fought between India and Pakistan over Kashmir?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What was the outcome of the recent exchange of fire in terms of civilian casualties?

• Only military personnel were affected

• At least nine civilians died

• No casualties

• Several soldiers were injured