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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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Libration of Tamil Transform enemy
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Libration of Tamil Transform evolution
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Libration of Tamil Tigers Eenam
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Libration of Tamil Target enemy
C
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Explanation
LTTE stands for Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, a militant organization that sought independence for Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka. The organization was founded in 1976 and was active during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Option C has the correct structure though Eenam should be Eelam.
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Operation Sukoon
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Operation Blue Star
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Operation Polo
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Operation Viraat
C
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Explanation
Operation Polo (1948) was the codename for the Indian military operation that integrated the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union, ending the rule of the Nizam. The operation was launched after the Nizam refused to accede to India.
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Operation Woodrose
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Operation Blue Star
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Operation Liberty
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Operation Parakram
B
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Explanation
Operation Blue Star was conducted in June 1984 to remove Sikh separatists led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from the Golden Temple complex. Operation Woodrose followed Blue Star to flush out militants in rural Punjab. Operation Parakram was the 2001-2002 military standoff, and Operation Liberty is not associated with this event.
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Operation Vijay
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Operation Cactus
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Operation Trishul
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Operation Meghdoot
D
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Explanation
Operation Meghdoot was launched in April 1984 to secure the Siachen Glacier, giving India strategic control over the critical Saltoro Ridge. Operation Vijay was for Kargil (1999), Operation Cactus was for Maldives (1988), and Operation Trishul was a counter-insurgency operation in J&K.
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Operation Vijay
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Operation Viraat
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Operation Pawan
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Operation Python
A
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Explanation
Operation Vijay was launched in May-June 1999 to evict Pakistani troops and militants from Kargil sector heights. The operation succeeded after fierce fighting, culminating in victory in July 1999. Operation Viraat was a 1987 Sri Lanka operation, Pawan was also IPKF (1987), and Python was a naval operation (1971).
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Operation Vijay
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Operation Viraat
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Operation Pawan
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Operation Python
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Operation Vijay was launched in May-June 1999 to evict Pakistani troops and militants from Kargil sector heights. The operation succeeded after fierce fighting, culminating in victory in July 1999. Operation Viraat was a 1987 Sri Lanka operation, Pawan was also IPKF (1987), and Python was a naval operation (1971).
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Operation Viraat
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Operation Parakram
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Operation Safed Sagar
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Operation Trdient
C
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Explanation
Operation Safed Sagar ('White Ocean') was the IAF's air campaign supporting Operation Vijay in Kargil, targeting enemy positions at high altitudes. Operation Viraat was IPKF (Sri Lanka, 1987), Parakram was the 2001-2002 standoff, and 'Trdient' appears to be a typo for Trident (1971 naval operation).
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Operation Trident II
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Operation Trident Extension
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Operation Cactus
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Operation Python
D
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Explanation
Operation Python (December 1971) was the naval follow-up attack on Karachi, sinking Pakistani ships and fuel tanks. Operation Trident (December 1971) was the first Karachi strike. Operation Cactus was the 1988 Maldives intervention, and 'Trident II/Extension' are not historical operations.
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Operation Trident
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Operation Cactus
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Operation Viraat
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Operation Trishul
D
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Explanation
Operation Trishul (1987) was the Indian Peace Keeping Force's anti-insurgency operation against the LTTE in Sri Lanka. Operation Trident was a 1971 naval operation, Operation Cactus was 1988 Maldives crisis intervention, and Operation Viraat was a 1987 Jaffna offensive - all different conflicts.
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Operation Restore Hope
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Operation Parakram
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Operation Sukoon
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Operation Checkmate
B
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Explanation
Operation Parakram (2001-02) was the massive military standoff between India and Pakistan after the December 2001 Parliament attack. It lasted nearly 10 months. Operation Restore Hope was a Somalia mission, Operation Sukoon was 2006 Lebanon evacuation, and Operation Checkmate refers to various chess or tactical scenarios.
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Opration Cyclone
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Operation Sukoon
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Operation Black Tornado
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Opreration Restore Hope
C
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Explanation
Operation Black Tornado (November 2008) was the NSG operation to eliminate terrorists and evacuate hostages during the Mumbai attacks. Operation Cyclone was 1971 Bangladesh war support, Operation Sukoon was 2006 Lebanon civilian evacuation, and Operation Restore Hope was the 1992-93 Somalia mission.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The CV-22 Osprey is NOT a jet aircraft - it's a tiltrotor aircraft that takes off and lands like a helicopter but flies like a fixed-wing aircraft. It uses turboprop engines with rotating proprotors, not jet engines. This unique design allows it to combine the vertical lift capability of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft.
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Operation Shakthi
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Operation Krishna
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Smiling Buddha
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Agni
C
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Explanation
The code name for India's first nuclear test was Smiling Buddha (also known as Operation Smiling Buddha or Pokhran-I). Operation Shakti was the second test series in 1998, while Agni is a missile system, not a nuclear test.
A
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Explanation
Both of India's nuclear tests were conducted at Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. The first test (Smiling Buddha) was in 1974, and the second series (Operation Shakti) was in 1998, both at the same location.
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Eighteenth
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