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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 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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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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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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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.

Multiple choice

Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Pakistani Army in 2019?

  1. Battle of Balakot

  2. Battle of Uri

  3. Battle of Pulwama

  4. 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.

Multiple choice

Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army in 2020?

  1. Battle of Galwan Valley

  2. Battle of Pangong Tso

  3. Battle of Hot Springs

  4. 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.

Multiple choice

Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Pakistani Army in 2021?

  1. Battle of Poonch

  2. Battle of Rajouri

  3. Battle of Mendhar

  4. 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.

Multiple choice

Which battle was fought between the Indian Army and the Myanmar Army in 2022?

  1. Battle of Kaladan River

  2. Battle of Chindwin River

  3. Battle of Irrawaddy River

  4. 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.