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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 india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements with reference to the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project.
1. This project was launched in 1983 with the objective to replace MiG-21 fighter scheduled to be phased out by 2012.
2. LAC is a multifunctional, lightweight, close combat aircraft.
3. LAC has multicore capability for fighting, intercepting and bombing, facilitated with night warfare and jamming enemy radar.
4. LAC is supposed to be included into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the starting of 2008.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 2 and 4

  4. Only 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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Consider the following statements.
1. Nishant is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by India's ADE (Aeronautical Development Establishment) a branch of DRDO for the Indian Armed Forces.
2. The Nishant UAV is primarily tasked with intelligence gathering over enemy territory and also for recon, training, surveillance, target designation, artillery fire correction, damage assessment.
Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

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

Nishant is a tactical UAV developed by ADE for the Indian Armed Forces, used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and artillery fire correction.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. The DRDO developed two variants of Prithvi Missile.
2. Prithvi II is equipped with features of maneuverability to deceive the enemy.
3. Induction of Prithvi Missile enhances the capability of the Indian Army to attack multiple targets simultaneously.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 2 and 3

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Prithvi II is known for its maneuverability to evade missile defense systems. Statement 1 is technically incomplete as there are more than two variants of the Prithvi missile family (I, II, and III). Statement 3 is a general claim that doesn't specifically define the Prithvi's primary role compared to other tactical missiles.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements.
1. INS Sahyadri, the last of the three first generation indigenous stealth frigate was recently inducted into the Indian Navy.
2. It is also the last warship of 'Project-17' undertaken by the Navy.
Find the wrong answer.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following paramilitary forces was the first force to raise an all-woman battalion in India?

  1. ITBP

  2. BSF

  3. CRPF

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

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was the first paramilitary force in India to raise an all-women battalion, establishing it in the early 1980s.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Arrange the following in a correct chronological order according to their formation:
1. Indo-Tibetan Border Police
2. Border Security Force
3. Assam Rifles
4. National Security Guard
Choose the correct answer from codes given below.

  1. 3, 2, 1, 4

  2. 3, 2, 4, 1

  3. 3, 1, 2, 4

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

Chronological order of formation: Assam Rifles (1835), ITBP (1962), BSF (1965), NSG (1984).

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Consider the following statements with reference to the cruise missile:
1. These kind of missiles make use of gravitational force of the earth to make a strike.
2. It is capable of escaping from radar detection.
3. Lakshya is India's first cruise missile with range of 600 km.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. Only 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements with reference to the Interceptor Missile.
1. The Interceptor missile called the Advance Air Defense (AAD-02).
2. The missile was launched from the Missile Control Centre (MCC) on Wheeler Island off Odisha coast.
3. It is a seven meter long, two stage missile equipped with an inertial navigation system.
4. A high tech computer and electro mechanical activator totally under command by the data up-linked from sophisticated ground based radars to the interceptor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. Only 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The AAD-02 is an interceptor missile, tested at Wheeler Island. It uses ground-based radar data for guidance. Statement 3 is incorrect as the AAD is typically a single-stage missile.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements.
1. Indian Navy has three commands, Western, Eastern and the Southern with headquarters at Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam and Kochi respectively.
2. The Western command is operational and is responsible for training.
3. The Navy has two fleets, one under the Western and the other under Eastern.
4. Goa and Arkonnam are the major Naval Air Bases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1, 3 and 4

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

Statement 1 is correct regarding the three naval commands and their headquarters. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Western Command is operational, whereas the Southern Command is primarily responsible for training. Statement 3 is correct regarding the two main fleets (Western and Eastern). Statement 4 is correct as Goa and Arakkonam house major naval air stations.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. Astra is air to air missile.
2. Astra will be fired from aircraft such as Sukhoi-30 MKI, MiG-29 and Tejas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  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

Astra is an indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) designed to be integrated into and fired from multiple frontline combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force, including Sukhoi-30 MKI, MiG-29, and Tejas. Both statements are accurate.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements with reference to the Agni.
1. It is a surface-to-surface ICBM.
2. It has two solid propulsion engines.
3. It can be launched from a fixed platform as well as from Rail/Road Mobile Launcher.
4. India is the 6th country to develop indigenous ICBM capability.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 2

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

Agni series missiles are surface-to-surface ballistic missiles. They are not all ICBMs (only Agni-V is). Statement 2 is incorrect as they use solid/liquid propulsion depending on the variant, but the statement is generally considered inaccurate in this context.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) is an Indian defense laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Its main purpose concerns the research and development of technologies and products in the area of medium and large calibre weapons and their ammunition. Where is it located?

  1. Visakhapatnam

  2. Balasore

  3. Kochi

  4. Mumbai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), a key laboratory under the DRDO, is situated in Chandipur near Balasore in Odisha, which serves as the premier testing range for artillery, mortars, and ammunition.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Master Chief petty officer is a rank in the ____________________.

  1. Indian Navy

  2. Military Engineering Service

  3. Army Aviation Corps

  4. Indian Air force
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Master Chief Petty Officer is a senior non-commissioned rank in the Indian Navy.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following is/are basically mean to be deployed in the northern borders of India for monitoring the borders and also to stop smuggling and illegal immigration?
1. Assam Rifles
2. Border Security Force
3. Indo Tibet Border Force
4. National Security Guards.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2

  3. Only 3

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

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) are the primary forces tasked with border guarding and preventing smuggling/illegal immigration on India's borders.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements with reference to the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS):
1. It is an Aircraft fitted with sophisticated radar.
2. It can provide advance warning about the enemy's intrusion into the country's airspace.
3. India has recently entered into an agreement with Israel for acquiring Israel Grapevine radar Phalcon AEW system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2

  3. Only 3

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

AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) is indeed an aircraft fitted with sophisticated radar that provides advance warning of enemy intrusions. India did sign an agreement with Israel for acquiring the Phalcon AWACS system (mounted on IL-76 aircraft). Statement 3 has technical errors in the name 'Grapevine radar Phalcon' but the core fact about the Israel-India AWACS agreement is correct.