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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
  1. UK

  2. Germany

  3. US

  4. Russia

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Explanation

YuddhAbhyas is part of an ongoing series of joint exercises between the Indian and United States Armies since 2005, agreed upon, under the New Framework of India-US Defence Relationship. Commencing at the platoon level, the exercise has graduated to a command post (CPX) and field training exercise (FTX).

Multiple choice
  1. invasion by Russia of Ukraine

  2. spy mission designed by USA

  3. spy drones by China

  4. Pakistani infiltration into Indian territory

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Explanation

Between 22 and 25 August 2014, Russian artillery personnel what Russia called a "humanitarian convoy", crossed the border into Ukrainian territory without the permission of the Ukrainian government. Crossings occurred both in areas under the control of pro-Russian forces and areas that were not under their control, such as the South-Eastern part of Donetsk Oblast, near Novoazovsk. These events followed the reported shelling of Ukrainian positions from the Russian side of the border over the course of the preceding month. Head of the Security Service of Ukraine said that the events of 22 August were a "direct invasion by Russia of Ukraine". Western and Ukrainian officials described these events as a "stealth invasion" of Ukraine by Russia.

Multiple choice
  1. military strikes against Lebanon

  2. military strikes against Iran

  3. military strikes against Iraq

  4. military strikes against Kuwait

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Explanation

Operation Desert Storm (often referred to in the context of air strikes) was the military campaign against Iraq following its invasion of Kuwait.

Multiple choice
  1. Al Qaeda

  2. ISIS

  3. PLO

  4. Boca Raton

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Explanation

Al Qaeda, led by Osama Bin Laden, was the terrorist organization responsible for the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

Multiple choice
  1. Trailblazzers

  2. Snow Team Alpha

  3. Veer's Raiders

  4. Blizzard Force

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Explanation

Blizzard Force is the specific Imperial unit led by General Veers that attacked the Rebel base on Hoth. The name is synonymous with the AT-AT assault.

Multiple choice
  1. Valour and Faith

  2. Balidaan

  3. Who Dares Wins

  4. Service Before Self

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Explanation

The motto of the Indian Army is 'Service Before Self', reflecting its commitment to the nation.

Multiple choice
  1. Nuclear weapons

  2. They have powerful allies

  3. ISIS

  4. It is not dangerous

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Explanation

Both India and Pakistan are nuclear-armed states, which makes any direct military conflict between them a significant global security concern.

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - i : agro-based distribution and classification of industries in india industrialisation and industrial belts cottage and small scale industries the concept of development mineral resources in rajasthan

Which  of the following shipyards makes warship for the Indian Navy?

  1. Cochin Shipyard, Cochin

  2. Garden Reach Workshop, Kolkata

  3. Mazagon Dock, Mumbai

  4. All of the above

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Explanation

Mazagaon Dock, Cochin Shipyard, Garden Reach Workshop,Hindustan Shipyard. Makes warships for the Indian Navy. It manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling.

Multiple choice history independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state fulfillment of struggle for independence

What was Operation Polo?

  1. Code name of operation for killing Veerappan

  2. Operation carried against Mumbai attacks

  3. Police action for merging Hyderabad state

  4. None of these

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Explanation

Operation Polo was the code name given to police action that took place in September 1948 in which the Indian Armed Forces invaded the State of Hyderabad, annexing the state into the Indian Union. Operation Polo was led by home minister Sardar Vallabhai Patel and Major J.N. Chaudary.

Multiple choice history independent india integration of princely states merger of princely state fulfillment of struggle for independence

What was the code name of Indian army's operation to liberate Goa from Portuguese rule?

  1. Operation Kiran

  2. Operation Rahat

  3. Operation Vijay

  4. Operation Azadi

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Explanation

Operation Vijay was the military operation conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in December 1961 to liberate the territories of Goa, Daman, and Diu from Portuguese rule.