What was the primary objective of Pakistan's military operation, codenamed 'Operation Badr,' which led to the 1999 Kargil conflict?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Operation Badr was the codename for the Pakistani military's infiltration into the Kargil sector in 1999. Its main objective was to sever the Srinagar-Leh highway, a crucial supply route for India to its forces in Siachen and Ladakh, thereby creating leverage on the Kashmir issue.
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