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Question

What is the name of the military operation conducted by India in Maldives?

The correct answer is
Cactus

To identify the specific military operation conducted by India in the Maldives, we need to recall or ascertain the historical details of such interventions.

Operation Cactus Identified

India conducted a significant military operation in the Maldives in 1988. This operation was aimed at thwarting a coup attempt against the then-President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.

Operation Name Verification

  • Option 1: Madad - Not the name of this specific operation.
  • Option 2: Malay - Not the name of this specific operation.
  • Option 3: Cactus - This is the codename for the Indian military operation conducted in the Maldives in 1988.
  • Option 4: Vijay - Associated with the Battle of Tololing during the Kargil War, not Maldives.

Therefore, the military operation conducted by India in the Maldives is known as Operation Cactus.

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