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Indian Defence and Strategic Weapons Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian Air Force pilot was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971?

  1. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon

  2. Squadron Leader Ajit Kumar Verma

  3. Wing Commander Bharat Singh

  4. Group Captain Harjinder Singh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Wing Commander Bharat Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Air Force pilot was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Kargil War?

  1. Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon

  2. Squadron Leader Ajit Kumar Verma

  3. Wing Commander Bharat Singh

  4. Group Captain Harjinder Singh
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Group Captain Harjinder Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra in the Kargil War.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the medal awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Sino-Indian War of 1962?

  1. The General Service Medal 1962

  2. The Border Medal

  3. The Raksha Medal

  4. The Sangram Medal
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The General Service Medal 1962 was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Sino-Indian War of 1962. It was instituted in 1963 and was awarded to over 200,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the medal awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Kargil War of 1999?

  1. The Kargil Medal

  2. The Border Medal

  3. The Raksha Medal

  4. The Sangram Medal
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The Kargil Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Kargil War of 1999. It was instituted in 1999 and was awarded to over 500,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the medal awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Siachen Glacier conflict?

  1. The Siachen Glacier Medal

  2. The Border Medal

  3. The Raksha Medal

  4. The Sangram Medal
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Explanation

The Siachen Glacier Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Siachen Glacier conflict. It was instituted in 1984 and was awarded to over 100,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the medal awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Parakram?

  1. The Operation Parakram Medal

  2. The Border Medal

  3. The Raksha Medal

  4. The Sangram Medal
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The Operation Parakram Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Parakram. It was instituted in 2002 and was awarded to over 500,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the medal awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Meghdoot?

  1. The Operation Meghdoot Medal

  2. The Border Medal

  3. The Raksha Medal

  4. The Sangram Medal
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The Operation Meghdoot Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Meghdoot. It was instituted in 1984 and was awarded to over 100,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the medal awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Vijay?

  1. The Operation Vijay Medal

  2. The Border Medal

  3. The Raksha Medal

  4. The Sangram Medal
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Explanation

The Operation Vijay Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Vijay. It was instituted in 1999 and was awarded to over 500,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the medal awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Rakshak?

  1. The Operation Rakshak Medal

  2. The Border Medal

  3. The Raksha Medal

  4. The Sangram Medal
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Explanation

The Operation Rakshak Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Rakshak. It was instituted in 1990 and was awarded to over 500,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the medal awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Cactus?

  1. The Operation Cactus Medal

  2. The Border Medal

  3. The Raksha Medal

  4. The Sangram Medal
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The Operation Cactus Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Cactus. It was instituted in 1988 and was awarded to over 100,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the medal awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Blue Star?

  1. The Operation Blue Star Medal

  2. The Border Medal

  3. The Raksha Medal

  4. The Sangram Medal
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Explanation

The Operation Blue Star Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Blue Star. It was instituted in 1984 and was awarded to over 100,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the medal awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Pawan?

  1. The Operation Pawan Medal

  2. The Border Medal

  3. The Raksha Medal

  4. The Sangram Medal
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Explanation

The Operation Pawan Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Pawan. It was instituted in 1987 and was awarded to over 100,000 soldiers.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the ancient Indian military unit that consisted of a group of archers?

  1. Dhanurdhara Sena

  2. Ratha Sena

  3. Gaja Sena

  4. Ashva Sena
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The Dhanurdhara Sena was an ancient Indian military unit that consisted of a group of archers. Archers were used in battle for their range and accuracy, and they could be deployed to support other units or to harass the enemy from a distance.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of 'Jana Nayaka' in Indian military strategy?

  1. The role of the military in nation-building and development

  2. The art of military strategy and tactics

  3. The code of conduct for soldiers in battle

  4. The importance of discipline and obedience in the military
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Jana Nayaka in Indian military strategy refers to the role of the military in nation-building and development, contributing to the overall well-being and progress of the nation.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of 'Atma Nirbharta' in Indian military strategy?

  1. The pursuit of self-reliance in defense production and technology

  2. The art of military strategy and tactics

  3. The code of conduct for soldiers in battle

  4. The importance of discipline and obedience in the military
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Atma Nirbharta in Indian military strategy refers to the pursuit of self-reliance in defense production and technology, reducing dependence on foreign sources and enhancing national security.