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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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C-130 J Super Hercules is the world's most advanced airlifter. Indian Air Force has purchased six of these airlifter from ________.

  1. USA

  2. Russia

  3. France

  4. Israel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The C-130J Super Hercules is manufactured by Lockheed Martin, a company based in the United States.

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The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited has built the country's first Anti Submarine Warfare Corvette (ASWC). The name of this Corvette is ___________.

  1. Andaman Sea

  2. Ganga Sagar

  3. Kamorta

  4. Kachu Baria
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

INS Kamorta is the first of the four Kamorta-class anti-submarine warfare corvettes built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers for the Indian Navy. It was commissioned in 2014.

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Which one of the following is not correct about the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)?

  1. DRDO was formed in the year 1958.

  2. It is a network of 10 laboratories engaged in developing defence technologies.

  3. DRDO operates under the Ministry of Defence

  4. Some of its major product include development missiles, armaments, light combat aircrafts, etc.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

DRDO is a massive organization with over 50 laboratories, not just 10. The other statements regarding its formation year (1958), its parent ministry (Ministry of Defence), and its product range are correct.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Rustom I, a medium altitude and long-endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

  2. Lakshya (UAV) - A drone that is remotely piloted by a ground control station provides aerial sub-targets for fire training

  3. Nishant (UAV) is a surveillance aircraft primarily tasked with intelligence gathering over enemy territory

  4. All the above UAV are developed by the Hyderabad-based Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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What is Project 75-I?

  1. It is a project for building indigenous AWACS

  2. It is a project for developing Cauvery engine

  3. It is a project for developing submarines

  4. It is a project for developing Arjun-Mark II Tank
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Project 75-I (India) is a program for the Indian Navy to build diesel-electric attack submarines with air-independent propulsion technology.

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Shatrujeet and Yudh Abhyas are the two bilateral military exercise between India and _________.

  1. France

  2. Russia

  3. USA

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

Yudh Abhyas is a well-known bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army.

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'Arihant' is the name of ________________.

  1. an infantry combat vehicle

  2. a ballistic missile

  3. an attack helicopter

  4. a nuclear powered submarine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

INS Arihant is the first indigenously-built, nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines in India. It was launched on 26 July 2009, the victory day of Kargil War, by the former P.M. Dr Manmohan Singh.

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Consider the following statements:
1. NP1 is the naval prototype (NP-1) of India's Light Combat Aircraft.
2. The only naval aircraft in the light weight category in the world with aircraft carrier operational capabilities.
Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

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

NP-1 is the naval prototype of the LCA (Tejas). It is designed for carrier operations, making it a unique light-weight naval fighter.

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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is the youngest and smallest of defence shipyards.

  2. Mazagaon Dock Limited (MDL) is a leading defence shipyard involved in the construction of frontline warships and submarines for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.

  3. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has so far built 1000 ships for Indian Navy.

  4. BEML Limited was established in 1984 and it is a Miniratna company.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has built many vessels, but the claim that it has built 1000 ships for the Indian Navy is factually incorrect.

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In Mumbai, terror attacks on 26 November 2008, what was the code name of security forces commando action against terrorists?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Shakti

  3. Operation Cactus

  4. Operation Black Tornado
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Black Tornado was the code name for the National Security Guard (NSG) operation to neutralize the terrorists during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

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Consider the following statements:
1. AURA (Autonomous Unmanned Research Aircraft) is an Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) for the Indian Air Force.
2. It is designed and developed jointly by ADE and Defense Electronic Application Laboratory. Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

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

AURA is the project name for India's indigenous stealth UCAV, and it is a collaborative effort involving various DRDO labs including ADE.

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Consider the following statements.
1. Arihant is the lead ship of India's Arihant class of nuclear-powered submarines.
2. The vessel was built under the Project 51.
Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

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

INS Arihant is the lead ship of the Arihant class. However, it was built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project, not Project 51.

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Which of the following is a type of missile based on range?
1. Short Range Missile
2. Medium Range Missile
3. Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile
4. Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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Consider the following statements with reference to BrahMos.
1. It is PJ-10 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile with two stage propulsion system.
2. It has a solid-booster and a liquid-sustainer engine.
3. It can be launched from ship sub-surface/air-based platform.
4. It has a range of 280-300 km with a payload capacity of 200-300 kg.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. Only 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile with a two-stage propulsion system (solid booster and liquid sustainer), capable of being launched from multiple platforms, with the stated range and payload specifications.