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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

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Rhino'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Rhino
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Explanation

Operation Rhino was the codename for the Indian military operation to combat poaching and illegal wildlife trade in Assam in 1997.

Multiple choice

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Black Tornado'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Black Tornado
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Explanation

Operation Black Tornado was the codename for the Indian military operation to rescue hostages from a hijacked Indian Airlines plane in Kandahar, Afghanistan in 1999.

Multiple choice

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Ganga'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Ganga
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Explanation

Operation Ganga was the codename for the Indian government's operation to evacuate Indian citizens from Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Multiple choice

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Dost'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Dost
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Explanation

Operation Dost was the codename for the Indian government's operation to provide humanitarian assistance to Turkey and Syria after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake.

Multiple choice

Which battle is known as the 'Battle of the Tanks'?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Rezang La

  4. Battle of Longewala
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Explanation

The Battle of Longewala, fought in 1971, is also known as the 'Battle of the Tanks'. In this battle, a small group of Indian soldiers, using tanks, held off a much larger Pakistani force for several days, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.

Multiple choice

Which terrorist organization is responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks?

  1. Lashkar-e-Taiba

  2. Jaish-e-Mohammed

  3. Hizbul Mujahideen

  4. Indian Mujahideen
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Explanation

Lashkar-e-Taiba is a Pakistan-based terrorist organization that was responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which killed over 160 people.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the counter-insurgency operation launched by the Indian government in Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Operation Sadbhavana

  2. Operation Rakshak

  3. Operation Vijay

  4. Operation Parakram
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Explanation

Operation Sadbhavana is a counter-insurgency operation launched by the Indian government in Jammu and Kashmir to win the hearts and minds of the local population.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the counter-insurgency operation launched by the Indian government in Chhattisgarh?

  1. Operation Green Hunt

  2. Operation Salwa Judum

  3. Operation Prahar

  4. Operation Chakravyuh
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Explanation

Operation Green Hunt is a counter-insurgency operation launched by the Indian government in Chhattisgarh to combat the Naxalite insurgency.

Multiple choice

What are the three wings of the NCC?

  1. Army, Navy, and Air Force

  2. Army, Navy, and Coast Guard

  3. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps

  4. Army, Navy, and National Guard
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Explanation

The three wings of the NCC are the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian deep-sea research vessel that was launched in 2013?

  1. INS Sagardhwani

  2. INS Sindhudhvaj

  3. INS Sarvekshak

  4. INS Tarangini
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Explanation

INS Sagardhwani is the Indian deep-sea research vessel that was launched in 2013.

Multiple choice

Which of the following battles was not fought by the IWAC?

  1. Battle of Imphal

  2. Battle of Kohima

  3. Battle of Stalingrad

  4. Battle of Meiktila
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Explanation

The IWAC did not fight in the Battle of Stalingrad.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Maratha navy?

  1. Maratha Navy

  2. Shivaji's Navy

  3. Baji Rao's Navy

  4. Peshwa's Navy
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Explanation

The Maratha Navy was the name of the Maratha navy.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Chola navy?

  1. The Chola Navy

  2. The Royal Chola Navy

  3. The Imperial Chola Navy

  4. The Southern Chola Navy
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Explanation

The Chola Navy was the naval force of the Chola Empire.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Mauryan army's navy?

  1. Praetorian Guard

  2. Royal Guard

  3. Elephant Corps

  4. Navy
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Explanation

The Mauryan army's navy was known as the Navy.

Multiple choice

Which battle during the Second World War saw the Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade providing medical support in Burma?

  1. Battle of Kohima

  2. Battle of Imphal

  3. Battle of Mandalay

  4. Battle of Rangoon
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Explanation

The Indian St. John Ambulance Brigade provided medical support during the Battle of Kohima, which was a crucial battle in the Burma Campaign of the Second World War.