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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 is the name of the Indian military's space command?

  1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

  2. Indian Air Force

  3. Indian Navy

  4. Indian Army
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The Indian military's space command is called the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Multiple choice

What was the name of the operation that was launched by the Indian government to integrate Hyderabad into the Indian Union?

  1. Operation Polo

  2. Operation Vijay

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Cactus
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Operation Polo was the name of the operation that was launched by the Indian government to integrate Hyderabad into the Indian Union.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the military campaign launched by the Indian National Army in 1944?

  1. Operation U-Go

  2. Operation Imphal

  3. Operation Burma

  4. Operation Market Garden
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The Indian National Army launched a military campaign called Operation U-Go in 1944, aiming to capture the strategically important city of Imphal in northeastern India.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Indian National Army's intelligence agency?

  1. Azad Hind Intelligence Bureau

  2. Indian National Intelligence Bureau

  3. Gandhi Intelligence Bureau

  4. Nehru Intelligence Bureau
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The Indian National Army's intelligence agency was called the Azad Hind Intelligence Bureau, responsible for gathering intelligence and conducting covert operations.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the Indian National Army's military police force?

  1. Azad Hind Fauj Military Police

  2. Indian National Army Military Police

  3. Gandhi Military Police

  4. Nehru Military Police
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The Indian National Army's military police force was known as the Azad Hind Fauj Military Police, responsible for maintaining discipline and order within the INA ranks.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for developing and launching satellites for various applications, including national security?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. NTRO
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Explanation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the primary space agency of India, responsible for developing and launching satellites for various applications, including national security.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first dedicated military satellite?

  1. GSAT-7

  2. GSAT-6

  3. INSAT-4A

  4. RISAT-2
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GSAT-7 is India's first dedicated military satellite, launched in 2013. It provides secure communication and data relay services to the Indian Armed Forces.

Multiple choice

Which Indian missile defense system is designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles?

  1. Prithvi Air Defense System

  2. Akash Missile System

  3. S-400 Triumf

  4. Advanced Air Defense System
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Explanation

The Advanced Air Defense System (AADS) is India's indigenous missile defense system designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's space-based missile early warning system?

  1. DRDO NETRA

  2. GSAT-7

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. RISAT-2
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Explanation

DRDO NETRA is India's space-based missile early warning system, designed to detect and track ballistic missile launches.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for providing real-time intelligence and surveillance data to the Indian Armed Forces?

  1. Cartosat-2

  2. RISAT-2

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. GSAT-7
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Explanation

RISAT-2 is an Indian radar imaging satellite used for providing real-time intelligence and surveillance data to the Indian Armed Forces.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first anti-satellite weapon system?

  1. ASAT

  2. Prithvi Air Defense System

  3. Akash Missile System

  4. S-400 Triumf
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Explanation

India successfully tested its first anti-satellite weapon system (ASAT) in 2019, demonstrating its capability to destroy satellites in low Earth orbit.

Multiple choice

Which Indian space agency is responsible for developing and operating India's space-based assets for national security purposes?

  1. ISRO

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. NTRO
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Explanation

The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) is responsible for developing and operating India's space-based assets for national security purposes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first dedicated military communications satellite?

  1. GSAT-7

  2. GSAT-6

  3. INSAT-4A

  4. RISAT-2
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Explanation

GSAT-6 is India's first dedicated military communications satellite, launched in 2015. It provides secure communication services to the Indian Armed Forces.

Multiple choice

Which Indian missile defense system is designed to intercept and destroy incoming cruise missiles?

  1. Prithvi Air Defense System

  2. Akash Missile System

  3. S-400 Triumf

  4. Advanced Air Defense System
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Explanation

The Akash Missile System is an Indian surface-to-air missile system designed to intercept and destroy incoming cruise missiles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian satellite is used for providing high-resolution imagery for military applications?

  1. Cartosat-2

  2. RISAT-2

  3. INSAT-3D

  4. GSAT-7
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Explanation

Cartosat-2 is an Indian earth observation satellite used for providing high-resolution imagery for military applications.