Indian Military Quiz

The M16 rifle (unloaded) weighs approximately 2.9-3.6 kg (6.4-7.9 lbs) depending on the specific model and configuration. The weight of 3.6 kg represents the upper end for an unloaded M16A1 or M16A2. The other options (2.5 kg, 4 kg, 7.4 kg) are outside the typical unloaded weight range.

The AK-47 assault rifle has a cyclic rate of fire of approximately 600 rounds per minute. This is the standard theoretical rate if the trigger is held down. The actual effective rate is much lower (40-100 rounds per minute) due to magazine changes and aimed fire. 500 and 700 rounds per minute are incorrect, while 200 rounds per minute is too low.

Field Marshal is the highest rank in the Indian Army, a ceremonial five-star rank that has been held by very few officers (Sam Manekshaw and K.M. Cariappa). Major, Colonel, and Brigadier are all lower ranks in the commissioned officer hierarchy (Lieutenant < Major < Colonel < Brigadier < Major General < Lieutenant General < General < Field Marshal).

Subedar Major is a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) rank in the Indian Army. JCOs are a unique position between commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. Captain, Major, and Lieutenant are all commissioned officer ranks, which are superior to JCO ranks. Subedar Major is the senior-most JCO rank.

Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) are soldiers who have not been commissioned as officers and typically hold ranks such as Lance Naik, Naib Subedar, and Subedar. In contrast, commissioned officers like Captain and Major General receive their commission from the President of India. Lance Naik (Lance Corporal) is an NCO rank in the Indian Army.

Subhas Chandra Bose, one of India's most prominent freedom fighters and the founder of the Indian National Army (INA), was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha. This date is historically documented and celebrated annually in India. The other dates (March 20, 1895; May 13, 1896; July 10, 1891) are incorrect.

The Indian Army has several regiments including Bihar Regiment, Assam Regiment, and Naga Regiment. However, 'Ralka Regiment' does not exist in the Indian Army's order of battle. The question asks which one is NOT a regiment, making Ralka Regiment the correct answer as it is fictitious.