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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

What was the name of the Indian National Army's (INA) radio station?

  1. Azad Hind Radio

  2. Radio Free India

  3. Voice of India

  4. All India Radio
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The Indian National Army (INA) operated its own radio station called Azad Hind Radio, which broadcast propaganda and news to India.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Indian National Army's (INA) military academy?

  1. Azad Hind Fauj Military Academy

  2. Indian National Army Military Academy

  3. Free India Military Academy

  4. Bharat Mata Military Academy
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Explanation

The Indian National Army (INA) established its military academy known as the Azad Hind Fauj Military Academy in Singapore.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Indian National Army's (INA) navy?

  1. Azad Hind Navy

  2. Indian National Navy

  3. Free India Navy

  4. Bharat Mata Navy
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The Indian National Army (INA) established its naval wing known as the Azad Hind Navy.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Indian National Army's (INA) air force?

  1. Azad Hind Air Force

  2. Indian National Air Force

  3. Free India Air Force

  4. Bharat Mata Air Force
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The Indian National Army (INA) established its air force wing known as the Azad Hind Air Force.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the first Indian naval ship to be commissioned?

  1. INS Vikrant

  2. INS Trishul

  3. INS Rajput

  4. INS Delhi
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INS Vikrant was the first Indian naval ship to be commissioned in 1961.

Multiple choice

What was the role of the Indian Navy during the Second World War?

  1. Escorting Allied ships in the Indian Ocean

  2. Patrolling the coast of India

  3. Attacking Japanese ships in the Pacific Ocean

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Indian Navy played a vital role during the Second World War by escorting Allied ships in the Indian Ocean, patrolling the coast of India, and attacking Japanese ships in the Pacific Ocean.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Navy's current aircraft carrier?

  1. INS Vikrant

  2. INS Vikramaditya

  3. INS Viraat

  4. INS Talwar
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INS Vikrant is the Indian Navy's current aircraft carrier, which was commissioned in 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Navy's submarine arm?

  1. The Submarine Arm

  2. The Submarine Force

  3. The Submarine Service

  4. The Submarine Corps
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The Submarine Arm is the name of the Indian Navy's submarine arm.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the first nuclear-powered submarine of the Indian Navy?

  1. INS Arihant

  2. INS Chakra

  3. INS Akula

  4. INS Sindhurakshak
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Explanation

INS Arihant is the first nuclear-powered submarine of the Indian Navy.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Navy's marine commando force?

  1. MARCOS

  2. SEALs

  3. SBS

  4. SWAT
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MARCOS is the name of the Indian Navy's marine commando force.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the motto of the Indian Navy?

  1. Satyameva Jayate

  2. Jayatu Navy

  3. Shaurya Aur Seva

  4. Samudra Rakshak
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Samudra Rakshak is the motto of the Indian Navy.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Navy's official band?

  1. The Indian Navy Band

  2. The Indian Navy Symphony Orchestra

  3. The Indian Navy Jazz Band

  4. The Indian Navy Pipe Band
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The Indian Navy Band is the name of the Indian Navy's official band.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first indigenous fighter jet?

  1. Tejas

  2. Sukhoi Su-30MKI

  3. Mirage 2000

  4. Jaguar
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Tejas is India's first indigenous fighter jet, developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is a lightweight, multirole fighter designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first indigenously developed nuclear-powered submarine?

  1. INS Arihant

  2. INS Chakra

  3. INS Akula

  4. INS Sindhurakshak
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Explanation

INS Arihant is India's first indigenously developed nuclear-powered submarine, launched in 2009. It is a ballistic missile submarine capable of carrying and launching nuclear missiles.

Multiple choice

Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Naxalites?

  1. Operation Green Hunt

  2. Operation Olive Ridley

  3. Operation Anaconda

  4. Operation Black Tornado
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Explanation

Operation Green Hunt is a counter-insurgency operation launched by the Indian Army in 2009 to combat the Naxalite insurgency in India. The operation has been successful in reducing the Naxalite violence, and it has helped to improve the security situation in the affected areas.