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πŸ”„ Last updated: 2026-07-23

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Q1. On what date was the joint US‑UK operation against Afghanistan launched?

πŸ”Ή A. 07-Oct-01
πŸ”Ή B. 09-Sept-01
πŸ”Ή C. 11-Nov-01
πŸ”Ή D. 15-Dec-01

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: easy | βœ… Correct: A

Q2. Considering the timeline, which event most directly caused the Taliban to lose control of Kandahar?

πŸ”Ή A. US ground invasion
πŸ”Ή B. Northern Alliance offensive
πŸ”Ή C. US air bombing of mountain region
πŸ”Ή D. Binβ€―Laden’s capture

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: medium | βœ… Correct: B

Q3. Evaluate the strategic impact of abandoning Kabul on 12β€―Novemberβ€―2001. Which of the following statements best captures its effect on the Taliban’s operational capabilities?

πŸ”Ή A. It crippled their command structure
πŸ”Ή B. It allowed them to regroup in Kandahar
πŸ”Ή C. It forced a shift to guerrilla tactics
πŸ”Ή D. It had minimal impact

πŸ’‘ Difficulty: hard | βœ… Correct: A

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