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Indian Defence and Strategic Weapons Questions
Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Pakistani Army in 2019?
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Battle of Balakot
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Battle of Uri
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Battle of Pulwama
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Battle of Pathankot
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The Battle of Balakot was fought on February 26, 2019, between the Indian Army and the Pakistani Army. The battle was a response to the Pulwama attack, in which 40 Indian soldiers were killed. The Indian Army carried out a pre-emptive strike on a terrorist training camp in Balakot, Pakistan. The strike was a success, and it sent a strong message to Pakistan that India will not tolerate terrorism.
Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army in 2020?
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Battle of Galwan Valley
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Battle of Pangong Tso
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Battle of Hot Springs
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Battle of Demchok
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The Battle of Galwan Valley was fought on June 15, 2020, between the Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The battle was a result of a long-standing border dispute between India and China. The battle was fought in the Galwan Valley, which is located in the Ladakh region of India. The battle was a bloody and costly affair, and it resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese soldiers.
Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Pakistani Army in 2021?
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Battle of Poonch
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Battle of Rajouri
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Battle of Mendhar
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Battle of Akhnoor
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The Battle of Poonch was fought from November 16 to 20, 2021, between the Indian Army and the Pakistani Army. The battle was a result of a ceasefire violation by Pakistan. The Indian Army responded by launching a counter-offensive, which resulted in the capture of several Pakistani posts. The battle was a success for the Indian Army, and it helped to secure the border in the Poonch sector.
Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Myanmar Army in 2022?
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Battle of Kaladan River
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Battle of Chindwin River
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Battle of Irrawaddy River
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Battle of Salween River
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The Battle of Kaladan River was fought on February 21, 2022, between the Indian Army and the Myanmar Army. The battle was a result of a cross-border attack by the Myanmar Army. The Indian Army responded by launching a counter-offensive, which resulted in the capture of several Myanmar Army posts. The battle was a success for the Indian Army, and it helped to secure the border in the Kaladan River sector.
Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Bhutanese Army in 2023?
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Battle of Doklam
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Battle of Bumdeling
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Battle of Paro
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Battle of Thimphu
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The Battle of Doklam was fought from June 16 to August 28, 2023, between the Indian Army and the Bhutanese Army. The battle was a result of a dispute over the Doklam Plateau, which is located in the Bhutan-China-India tri-junction. The Indian Army intervened to support Bhutan, and the battle resulted in a stalemate. The battle was a significant event in the history of India-Bhutan relations.
Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Nepalese Army in 2024?
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Battle of Kathmandu
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Battle of Pokhara
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Battle of Chitwan
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Battle of Birgunj
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The Battle of Kathmandu was fought from April 25 to May 9, 2024, between the Indian Army and the Nepalese Army. The battle was a result of a dispute over the Kalapani region, which is located in the India-Nepal border. The Indian Army intervened to support Nepal, and the battle resulted in a stalemate. The battle was a significant event in the history of India-Nepal relations.
Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army in 2025?
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Battle of Jaffna
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Battle of Kilinochchi
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Battle of Mullaitivu
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Battle of Trincomalee
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The Battle of Jaffna was fought from July 10 to August 15, 2025, between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army. The battle was a result of a dispute over the Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka maritime boundary. The Indian Army intervened to support Sri Lanka, and the battle resulted in a stalemate. The battle was a significant event in the history of India-Sri Lanka relations.
What is the name of the joint naval exercise conducted by India and South Africa?
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Exercise Malabar
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Exercise Varuna
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Exercise JIMEX
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Exercise IBSAMAR
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The joint naval exercise conducted by India and South Africa is called Exercise IBSAMAR.
What is the name of the joint naval exercise conducted by India and the United States?
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Exercise Malabar
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Exercise Varuna
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Exercise JIMEX
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Exercise IBSAMAR
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The joint naval exercise conducted by India and the United States is called Exercise Malabar.
What is the name of the joint naval exercise conducted by India and France?
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Exercise Malabar
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Exercise Varuna
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Exercise JIMEX
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Exercise IBSAMAR
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The joint naval exercise conducted by India and France is called Exercise Varuna.
What is the name of the joint naval exercise conducted by India and Japan?
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Exercise Malabar
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Exercise Varuna
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Exercise JIMEX
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Exercise IBSAMAR
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The joint naval exercise conducted by India and Japan is called Exercise JIMEX.
What is the name of the joint naval exercise conducted by India and Australia?
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Exercise Malabar
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Exercise Varuna
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Exercise JIMEX
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Exercise IBSAMAR
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The joint naval exercise conducted by India and Australia is called Exercise AUSINDEX.
What was the name of the Indian National Army formed by Subhas Chandra Bose during World War II?
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Azad Hind Fauj
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Indian National Army
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Hindustan Liberation Army
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Free India Army
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The Indian National Army, also known as the Azad Hind Fauj, was formed by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1942 with the aim of fighting against British rule in India.
Which of the following battles is considered a major victory for the Indian armed forces in the post-independence era?
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The Battle of Longewala (1971)
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The Battle of Rezang La (1962)
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The Battle of Tololing (1999)
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The Battle of Haifa (1918)
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The Battle of Longewala in 1971 is considered a major victory for the Indian armed forces. During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, a small contingent of Indian soldiers successfully defended the Longewala post against a much larger Pakistani force.
The Indian military has a long history of peacekeeping operations around the world. Which of the following is an example of a peacekeeping mission undertaken by the Indian armed forces?
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Operation Blue Star (1984)
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Operation Pawan (1987-1990)
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Operation Rahat (2013)
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Operation Black Thunder (1988)
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Operation Pawan was a peacekeeping mission undertaken by the Indian armed forces in Sri Lanka from 1987 to 1990. The mission aimed to restore peace and stability in the country amidst the ongoing civil war.