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Indian Defence and Strategic Weapons
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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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Aircraft carrier
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Submarine
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Destroyer
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Frigate
B
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Explanation
INS Sindhughosh is a diesel-electric submarine of the Indian Navy, belonging to the Sindhughosh-class (Russian Kilo-class). Submarines are underwater vessels designed for stealth operations, unlike surface ships like frigates or destroyers.
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Amphibious Warfare Ship
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Torpedo Recovery Vessel
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Nuclear Submarine
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Research Vessel
C
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INS Arihant is India's first indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. It was launched in 2009 and commissioned in 2016, marking a significant milestone in India's naval capabilities and nuclear triad.
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AK 47
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AK 49
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Human Bomb
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Crescent
D
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Pakistan's national emblem features a green and white crescent and star, which are prominent Islamic symbols also present on the national flag. The crescent represents progress and enlightenment in the national emblem. The other options (AK 47, AK 49, Human Bomb) are weapons or unrelated terms and seem to be incorrect distractors.
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Indo-Pak War 1965
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Kargil War
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Indo-China War
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Indo-Pak War 1971
B
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J.P. Dutta's 2003 film LoC: Kargil was based on the Kargil War (1999) between India and Pakistan. This epic war film featured an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, and many others, depicting the real-life events and sacrifices of Indian soldiers during the conflict. The film focused on various battles and military operations during the Kargil conflict, particularly Tololing, Point 4875, and other strategic locations that were recaptured by Indian forces.
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Indian Surface-to-surface missile
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Indian Surface-to-air missile
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Indian Air-to-air missile
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Indian Air-to-Surafce missile
A
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Prithvi is a family of Indian surface-to-surface ballistic missiles developed by DRDO. It was the first missile developed under India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Program and is used by the Indian Army and Air Force.
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Bulldozers
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Cannons
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Bullets
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Tanks
C
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All terms listed are types of bullet designs: Minié ball (civil war era), Whitworth (British), Spitzer (pointed design), and Greener. These are ammunition types, not vehicles or heavy machinery.
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INS Vikramaditya
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INS Arihant
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Agni 03
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Miraaj 212
B
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INS Arihant is India's first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, launched in 2009. The name Arihant means 'destroyer of enemies' in Sanskrit. INS Vikramaditya is an aircraft carrier, while Agni is a missile series.
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Touch the Water with Glory
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Touch the sky with Glory
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Fly high in the sky
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Touch the Sky with Pride
B
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The official motto of the Indian Air Force is 'Touch the Sky with Glory' (Nabha Sparsham Deeptam in Sanskrit). This represents the IAF's aspiration to reach the heights of excellence and achievement. The other options are fabricated phrases not associated with any Indian military service.
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operation Tranquility
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operation Aman
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operation Mercy
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operation Sukoon
D
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Operation Sukoon was a humanitarian evacuation mission conducted by the Indian Navy in July-August 2006 during the Israel-Lebanon conflict. The Indian Navy evacuated approximately 2,286 persons including Indian nationals, Sri Lankans, Nepalese, and Lebanese citizens from the conflict zone. This operation showcased India's capacity for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief beyond its borders.
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INS Viraaj
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INS Viraat
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INS Vikramaditya
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INS Vikrant
C
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Explanation
INS Vikramaditya is the aircraft carrier that India acquired from Russia. Originally built as the Soviet Admiral Gorshkov, it was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2013 after extensive refit. INS Vikraat and INS Viraat are incorrect spellings/names - INS Viraat was a British-origin carrier already in service, and INS Vikrant was the name of India's first carrier.
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Lance Naik Ramasamy Ekka
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Major Shaitan Singh
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Captain Somnath Thapa
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Lt Col Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore
B,D
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Major Shaitan Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the 1962 Sino-Indian War at Rezang La. Lt Col Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore received it for his leadership in the 1965 Indo-Pak War, leading his regiment to capture key enemy positions in the Sialkot sector despite being mortally wounded.
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United States Army
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United States Navy
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United States Air Force
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United States Marine Corp
B
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The Blue Angels are the United States Navy's flight demonstration squadron, officially known as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. They were formed in 1946 and are the oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the U.S. military.
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2500km
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1000km
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2000km
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4000km
C
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The Agni-II missile has a range of approximately 2000-2500 kilometers. Option C (2000km) is within this range and is the most commonly cited figure for this medium-range ballistic missile developed by India's DRDO. Options A, B, and D do not accurately represent its operational range.
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pokhran
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wheelers island of orissa coast
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desert in rajasthan
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middle in pakistan
B
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The Agni-II missile was test-fired at Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha (then Orissa). This integrated test range has been used for various missile tests including the Agni series. Wheeler Island (now Abdul Kalam Island) is India's primary missile testing facility.
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Prithvi
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Agni
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Barhmos
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Akash
C
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India conducted a successful vertical launch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile on March 21, 2010, from a naval warship. BrahMos is a joint Indo-Russian missile project. Prithvi is a ballistic missile, Agni is a ballistic missile series, and Akash is a surface-to-air missile - none were vertically launched on that specific date.