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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

Multiple choice

Sagarika is

  1. a submarine -to-surface missile

  2. a surface -to-surface missile

  3. a surface -to-air-missile

  4. an air-to-surface missile

  5. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sagarika (K-15) is a nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed by India. It is designed to be launched from submarines to hit targets on the surface (land).

Multiple choice

The UPA Government cleared a Central Terror Agency named

  1. National Investigating Agency

  2. National Nuclear Agency

  3. National Informatic Agency

  4. National Non-Cooperative Agency
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established by the Indian government in 2008 following the Mumbai terror attacks. It serves as the country's specialized counter-terrorism law enforcement agency.

Multiple choice

In the context of Indian Defence, what is Admiral Gorshkov?

  1. Stealth worship

  2. Nuclear powered submarine

  3. Aircraft carrier

  4. Marine oil drilling platform
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Admiral Gorshkov was a Soviet-era aircraft carrier that was acquired by India, refurbished, and commissioned as INS Vikramaditya.

Multiple choice

In the context of India's defence, what is C-130 J Hercules?

  1. A supersonic fighter jet

  2. A troop transport aircraft

  3. An unmanned patrol aircraft

  4. A multi-purpose amphibious vehicle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The C-130J Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft used by the Indian Air Force for troop and cargo transport.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. Prithvi was the first missile developed as a part of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
  2. Trishul is the naval version of Prithvi which can be launched from ships.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhanush is the naval version of Prithvi which can be launched from ships, and was produced on April 11, 2000. Trishul is the name of a short range surface to air missile, with a range of 9 km.

Multiple choice

Consider the following facts.

  1. The Indian Army is the third largest army in the world.
  2. The Indian Air Force is the third largest air force in the world.
  3. The Indian Navy is the third largest navy in the world.

Which of the above is/are true?

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian army is the third largest in the world, after China and USA. The Indian Air Force is the fourth largest in the world, after USA, Russia and China. The Indian Navy is the fifth largest in the world, after USA, China, Russia and South Korea.

Multiple choice

Indian Air Force fighter plane Mig-29 is known as

  1. Kiran

  2. Surya

  3. Baaz

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

The Indian Air Force designates several of its aircraft with traditional call signs or operational names. The MiG-29 fighter jet is officially known in IAF service by the name Baaz, which means falcon or hawk.