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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 Indian military operation was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Uri and Nagrota in 2016?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Surgical Strike
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Explanation

Operation Surgical Strike was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Uri and Nagrota in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Pathankot Air Force Station in 2016?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Cactus
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Explanation

Operation Cactus was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Pathankot Air Force Station in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Pulwama in 2019?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Balakot
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Explanation

Operation Balakot was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Pulwama in 2019.

Multiple choice

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

  1. INS Arihant

  2. INS Chakra

  3. INS Sindhurakshak

  4. INS Kursura
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Explanation

INS Arihant is India's first nuclear-powered submarine. It was indigenously designed and built by the Indian Navy and launched in 2009.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?

  1. INS Vikramaditya

  2. INS Vikrant

  3. INS Arihant

  4. INS Chakra
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Explanation

INS Vikrant is India's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. It is currently under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first nuclear-powered missile?

  1. Agni-I

  2. Prithvi-I

  3. BrahMos

  4. K-4
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Explanation

K-4 is India's first nuclear-powered missile. It is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the U.S. military's special operations forces?

  1. Delta Force

  2. Navy SEALs

  3. Green Berets

  4. Rangers
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Explanation

Delta Force, Navy SEALs, Green Berets, and Rangers are all special operations forces of the U.S. military.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the U.S. military's cyber warfare command?

  1. Cyber Command

  2. Information Operations Command

  3. Network Warfare Command

  4. Cybersecurity Command
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Explanation

Cyber Command is responsible for the U.S. military's cyber warfare operations.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the U.S. military's missile defense system?

  1. Patriot Missile System

  2. THAAD Missile System

  3. Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System

  4. Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System
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Explanation

The Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System is the U.S. military's missile defense system designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the U.S. military's early warning system for ballistic missile attacks?

  1. Ballistic Missile Early Warning System

  2. Space-Based Infrared System

  3. North Warning System

  4. Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar System
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Explanation

The Ballistic Missile Early Warning System is the U.S. military's early warning system for ballistic missile attacks.

Multiple choice

Which Indian military platform has been extensively provided to friendly nations as part of military aid?

  1. Tejas Light Combat Aircraft

  2. INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier

  3. BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

  4. Dhanush Artillery Gun
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Explanation

The BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile, a joint venture between India and Russia, has been exported to several countries, including the Philippines and Vietnam.

Multiple choice

What is the primary focus of India's military aid to Bhutan?

  1. Counter-Insurgency Operations

  2. Border Security

  3. Maritime Surveillance

  4. Cybersecurity
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Explanation

India's military aid to Bhutan is primarily directed towards enhancing border security and infrastructure along the shared border, ensuring the safety and stability of both nations.

Multiple choice

Which Indian naval vessel was deployed to provide humanitarian assistance during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami?

  1. INS Vikramaditya

  2. INS Arihant

  3. INS Kolkata

  4. INS Shivalik
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Explanation

INS Shivalik, an Indian Navy frigate, was deployed to provide humanitarian assistance and relief operations in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian military exercise that involves joint training and maneuvers with foreign militaries?

  1. Exercise Milan

  2. Exercise Yudh Abhyas

  3. Exercise Shakti

  4. Exercise Varuna
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Explanation

Exercise Milan is a multinational military exercise hosted by India, involving joint training and maneuvers with armed forces from various countries.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian military training facility that provides specialized training to foreign military personnel?

  1. Indian Military Academy

  2. National Defense Academy

  3. Officers Training Academy

  4. Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School
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Explanation

The Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School in Mizoram, India, provides specialized training to foreign military personnel in counter-insurgency and jungle warfare tactics.