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Indian Defence and Strategic Weapons Questions

Multiple choice

Which conflict is known as the 'Operation Rakshak'?

  1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

  2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

  3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

  4. Operation Rakshak
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Explanation

Operation Rakshak was the codename for the Indian military operation to combat terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir in 1990.

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

In the military, the beret is worn by:

  1. Infantry

  2. Cavalry

  3. Artillery

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Berets are worn by various military units, including infantry, cavalry, and artillery.

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

Who was the first NCC cadet to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra?

  1. Major Somnath Sharma

  2. Captain Vikram Batra

  3. Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Major Somnath Sharma was the first NCC cadet to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra.

Multiple choice

What was the reason for Major Somnath Sharma being awarded the Param Vir Chakra?

  1. For his bravery in the Battle of Badgam

  2. For his leadership in the Battle of Naushera

  3. For his sacrifice in the Battle of Srinagar

  4. For his courage in the Battle of Poonch
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Explanation

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Battle of Badgam.

Multiple choice

Which branch of the United States military is responsible for conducting air operations?

  1. Army

  2. Navy

  3. Air Force

  4. Marine Corps
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Explanation

The United States Air Force is responsible for conducting air operations, including offensive and defensive missions, as well as providing air support to other branches of the military.

Multiple choice

Which branch of the United States military is responsible for conducting amphibious operations?

  1. Army

  2. Navy

  3. Air Force

  4. Marine Corps
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Explanation

The United States Marine Corps is responsible for conducting amphibious operations, which involve landing troops and equipment from ships onto hostile shores.