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Indian Defence and Strategic Weapons
1,198 Questions
Indian defence and strategic weapons questions encompass the nations military history, operations, and modern warfare capabilities. Key topics include indigenous nuclear submarines, historic military operations, and joint training exercises. This domain is highly relevant for general awareness sections in competitive exams.
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Indian Defence and Strategic Weapons Questions
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Operation Bluestar
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Operation SAARC
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Operation Sukoon
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None
C
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Operation Sukoon was launched by the Indian Navy in 2006 to evacuate Indian, Sri Lankan, and Nepalese nationals from Lebanon during the conflict with Israel. Operation Blue Star was a 1984 military operation in Amritsar.
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Afghanistan
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Palestine
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Iraq
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Somalia
C
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Operation Desert Storm was the combat phase of the Gulf War (1990–1991), led by a US-led coalition to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait. It specifically targeted Iraqi military infrastructure and occupied positions, not Afghanistan, Palestine, or Somalia.
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INS Agni
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INS Trishul
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INS Arihant
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INS Indra
C
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INS Arihant is India's first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, commissioned in 2016 after years of development under the Advanced Technology Vessel project. 'Arihant' means 'destroyer of enemies' in Sanskrit. Options A, B, and D are Indian Navy vessels but not nuclear submarines.
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Marshal of the Navy
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Admiral
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Admiral of the Fleet
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First Sea Lord
C
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Admiral of the Fleet is a five-star honorary rank and the highest attainable rank in the Indian Navy. It's typically awarded to very senior admirals for exceptional service. The regular active rank is Admiral (four-star).
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Laser Guns
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Plasma Discharge
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ElectroMagnetic Pulse
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Ion Blasters
C
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In The Matrix trilogy, the hovercrafts use Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) weapons as their only defense against the Sentinels (machines). The EMP temporarily disables all electronic systems in range, including both the Sentinels and the hovercraft's own systems.
B
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The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. It houses the primary military leadership and is the nerve center of US military operations. The statement 'Pentagon is not a defence department of USA' is false, making the correct answer False. The Pentagon building symbolizes the US defense establishment.
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Jag Bharose
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Super Rocket
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Kam Dhenu Rocket
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Ram Bharose Rocket
D
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In the movie incident narrated by Deven Verma, the rocket Amir Khan fired was called Ram Bharose Rocket, which is a humorous name combining a Hindu deity name with a word meaning 'at God's mercy'.
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Bangadesh
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Nepal
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Srilanka
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Pakistan
A
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The Bir Sreshtho is the highest military award of Bangladesh, given for gallantry and bravery in battle. It was established after Bangladesh's independence in 1971. Nepal has the Nepal Victoria Cross, Sri Lanka has the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya, and Pakistan has the Nishan-e-Haider.
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R&AW
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IB
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CBI
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Foreign Ministry
A
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R&AW (Research and Analysis Wing) is India's external intelligence agency, formed in September 1968 following the intelligence failures during the 1962 and 1965 wars. IB (Intelligence Bureau) handles domestic intelligence, CBI is for criminal investigation, and Foreign Ministry handles diplomacy.
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Special Air Service (SAS, Britain)
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Spetnaz (Russia)
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9th Para Regiment (India)
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Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (GSG9, Germany)
D
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Explanation
GSG9 (Grenzschutzgruppe 9) was formed in 1973 by West Germany in direct response to the Munich massacre at the 1972 Olympics, where German police failed to rescue Israeli athletes. The unit is renowned as one of the world's elite special forces, specializing in counter-terrorism and hostage rescue operations. SAS, Spetsnaz, and India's 9th Para were formed earlier or for different purposes.
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Special Protection Group (SPG)
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Marine Commandos (MARCOS)
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9th Para Commandos
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National Security Guards (NSG)
B
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MARCOMOS (Marine Commandos) is India's elite special operations force, known for extreme secrecy. They are famous for appearing in public with hooded balaclavas and sunglasses to protect their identities. SPG protects VIPs, Para Commandos are army airborne forces, and NSG handles counter-terror operations.
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Delta Force (USA)
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SAS (Britain)
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Sayeret Matkal (Israel)
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Special Air Service Regiment (SASR, Australia)
B
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Explanation
The SAS (Special Air Service) is Britain's elite special forces unit, famous for Operation Nimrod - the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege. Their motto is WHO DARES WINS. Delta Force is American, Sayeret Matkal is Israeli, and SASR is the Australian equivalent.
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Sayerat Matkal (Israel)
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Navy Seals (USA)
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Delta Force (USA)
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Spetnaz (Russia)