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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

Multiple choice general knowledge

Srikumar Banerjee is associated with which of the following?

  1. Atomic Energy Commission

  2. Bhaba Atomic Research Centre

  3. Defence Research And Development Organisation

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Srikumar Banerjee served as the Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) from 2000 to 2004 and later as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. While he was associated with both organizations, BARC is the more precise answer as it represents his significant leadership role in India's nuclear research program. Option A refers to the commission he later chaired, making B the best choice.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Lockheed SR 71 was actually named as

  1. RS-71

  2. REC-71

  3. Blackbird

  4. SR-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The SR-71 Blackbird was originally designated RS-71 (Reconnaissance/Strike) but General Curtis LeMay changed it to SR-71 (Strategic Reconnaissance) before the public announcement. 'Blackbird' was its famous nickname from its dark radar-absorbing paint.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Full form of JDAM is

  1. Jointly developed attack munitionn

  2. Joint direct attack munition

  3. Joe's dumb attack munition

  4. Just different auto mobile
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) is a guidance kit that converts unguided bombs into precision-guided weapons. It's a U.S. Department of Defense program that makes existing 'dumb' bombs accurate through GPS and inertial navigation systems.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a pilotless aircraft developed in India?

  1. Tejas

  2. Nishant

  3. Druv

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nishant is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by India's ADE (Aeronautical Development Establishment). It is a pilotless aircraft used for reconnaissance and surveillance, unlike Tejas which is a manned fighter aircraft.

Multiple choice

Operation Prakram is the name given :

  1. The total mobilization of Indian Army on the border with Pakistan following fierce attack by Pakistan militants in Jammu and Kashmir in 2002.

  2. India's anti-terrorism campaign in Jammu and Kashmir

  3. India's Antarctica expedition launched in December, 2001

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Parakram (meaning 'Operation Valour') was the massive military mobilization by India along the Pakistan border following the December 2001 attack on Indian Parliament. It lasted nearly a year and brought both nations to the brink of war. It was not an Antarctica expedition (that was a different operation).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not an extremist militant organisation operating in Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Lashar-e-Toiba

  2. Harkat-ul-Ansar

  3. ULFA

  4. Hizbul Mujahideen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Lashkar-e-Taiba, Harkat-ul-Ansar, and Hizbul Mujahideen are all militant organizations that have operated in Jammu and Kashmir. ULFA (United Liberation Front of Assam) operates in Assam and other northeastern states, not in Jammu and Kashmir - its goal is Assamese independence.

Multiple choice

At which of the following places does Shriharikota High Altitude Range Centre (SHAR) operate launch ranges?

  1. Shriharikota Island
  2. Balasore (Orissa)
  3. Thumba (Kerala)

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. Only 1

  3. Only 1 and 3

  4. Only 1 and 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

SHAR Centre is located about 100 km north of Chennai. It is the main launch centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). SHAR operates launch ranges at Balasore in Orissa and Thumba in Kerala besides the one at Shriharikota for launching various satellites.

Multiple choice

CENTCOM is

  1. an organ of the UNO

  2. the name of a ship acquired by India

  3. the US Central Command

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

CENTCOM (US Central Command) is the combatant command of the US Armed Forces responsible for the Middle East and Central Asia region. It is not a UN organ.

Multiple choice

Name of India's indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft is:

  1. Rudra

  2. Tejas

  3. Kranti

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Tejas is India's indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), designed by HAL and developed by DRDO/ADA. It entered service with the Indian Air Force in 2016. Tejas is a single-engine, delta wing, multirole light fighter aircraft intended to replace the MiG-21 fleet.