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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 military institution is responsible for training officers for the Indian Air Force?

  1. National Defence Academy (NDA)

  2. Indian Military Academy (IMA)

  3. Air Force Academy (AFA)

  4. Defence Services Staff College (DSSC)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Air Force Academy (AFA) is the training establishment of the Indian Air Force responsible for providing basic training to officer cadets.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the IMD's YouTube channel?

  1. IMD India

  2. Mausam IMD

  3. Weather IMD

  4. IMD GOV
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The IMD's YouTube channel is IMD India.

Multiple choice

Which organization is responsible for the development of missiles in India?

  1. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

  2. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  3. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

  4. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

DRDO is the premier research and development organization under the Ministry of Defence, responsible for the development of missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems, and other defense technologies.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first indigenous aircraft carrier?

  1. INS Vikrant

  2. INS Vikramaditya

  3. INS Viraat

  4. INS Rajput
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A Correct answer
Explanation

INS Vikrant is India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited and commissioned in 2022.

Multiple choice

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

  1. INS Arihant

  2. INS Chakra

  3. INS Sindhurakshak

  4. INS Kalvari
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A Correct answer
Explanation

INS Arihant is India's first nuclear-powered submarine, built by the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam and commissioned in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which Indian organization is responsible for the development of light combat aircraft?

  1. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

  2. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

  3. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

  4. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is responsible for the development and production of light combat aircraft, such as the Tejas and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first indigenously developed main battle tank?

  1. Arjun

  2. T-90S

  3. T-72

  4. BMP-2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Arjun is India's first indigenously developed main battle tank, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and manufactured by Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF).

Multiple choice

Which Indian organization is responsible for the development of electronic warfare systems?

  1. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

  2. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

  3. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

  4. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is responsible for the development and production of electronic warfare systems, such as radar systems, communication systems, and electronic countermeasures.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first indigenously developed anti-tank guided missile?

  1. Nag

  2. Milan

  3. Javelin

  4. Spike
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nag is India's first indigenously developed anti-tank guided missile, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first indigenously developed surface-to-air missile (SAM)?

  1. Akash

  2. Prithvi

  3. Agni

  4. BrahMos
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Explanation

Akash is India's first indigenously developed surface-to-air missile (SAM), designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first indigenously developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine?

  1. INS Arihant

  2. INS Chakra

  3. INS Sindhurakshak

  4. INS Kalvari
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A Correct answer
Explanation

INS Arihant is India's first indigenously developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, built by the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam and commissioned in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which Indian organization is responsible for the development of air defense systems?

  1. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

  2. Indian Air Force

  3. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

  4. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

DRDO is responsible for the development of air defense systems, such as surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and anti-aircraft guns.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first indigenously developed hypersonic cruise missile?

  1. BrahMos-II

  2. Shaurya

  3. Nirbhay

  4. Astra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

BrahMos-II is India's first indigenously developed hypersonic cruise missile, being jointly developed by India and Russia.

Multiple choice

Which Indian organization is responsible for the development of infantry weapons?

  1. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

  2. Indian Army

  3. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

  4. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

DRDO is responsible for the development of infantry weapons, such as rifles, machine guns, and grenades.

Multiple choice

India's policy of 'No First Use' of nuclear weapons is primarily aimed at:

  1. Preventing nuclear war

  2. Maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent

  3. Promoting nuclear disarmament

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India's 'No First Use' policy aims to prevent nuclear war, maintain a credible nuclear deterrent, and promote nuclear disarmament.