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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 missile system is known as the 'Sword of Victory'?

  1. Prithvi

  2. Agni

  3. BrahMos

  4. Nirbhay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Agni missile system is a series of medium-range ballistic missiles developed by India. It is known as the 'Sword of Victory' due to its strategic importance in India's defense.

Multiple choice

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

  1. INS Arihant

  2. INS Chakra

  3. INS Sindhurakshak

  4. INS Vikramaditya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

INS Arihant is India's first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. It was commissioned in 2016 and is a significant milestone in India's strategic deterrence capabilities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian aircraft carrier is known as the 'Floating Fortress'?

  1. INS Vikrant

  2. INS Viraat

  3. INS Vikramaditya

  4. INS Kuznetsov
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

INS Vikramaditya is a modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier acquired by India from Russia. It is known as the 'Floating Fortress' due to its size, capabilities, and strategic importance.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's indigenous fighter aircraft?

  1. Tejas

  2. Sukhoi Su-30MKI

  3. Mirage 2000

  4. Jaguar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tejas is a single-engine, multirole fighter aircraft developed by India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). It is the first indigenous fighter aircraft to be inducted into the Indian Air Force.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Prithvi Air Defense

  2. Akash

  3. Trishul

  4. Barak 8
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Prithvi Air Defense is a surface-to-air missile system designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles. It is a crucial component of India's multi-layered air defense system.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's long-range surface-to-air missile system?

  1. Akash

  2. Trishul

  3. Barak 8

  4. S-400 Triumf
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

S-400 Triumf is a long-range surface-to-air missile system acquired by India from Russia. It is known for its advanced capabilities in detecting and destroying aerial targets.

Multiple choice

Which Indian missile system is known as the 'Brahmastra'?

  1. Prithvi

  2. Agni

  3. BrahMos

  4. Nirbhay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. It is known as the 'Brahmastra' due to its destructive power and strategic significance.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)?

  1. Tejas

  2. Sukhoi Su-30MKI

  3. Mirage 2000

  4. Rustom-2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rustom-2 is an indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). It is designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition missions.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's indigenous main battle tank?

  1. Arjun

  2. T-90S

  3. T-72

  4. BMP-2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Arjun is India's indigenous main battle tank developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is known for its advanced features and capabilities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian artillery system is known as the 'God of War'?

  1. Prithvi

  2. Agni

  3. BrahMos

  4. Pinaka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher system developed by India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is known as the 'God of War' due to its destructive power and accuracy.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's indigenous anti-tank guided missile?

  1. Nag

  2. Milan

  3. Kornet

  4. Javelin
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nag is an indigenous anti-tank guided missile developed by India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is designed to destroy enemy tanks and armored vehicles.

Multiple choice

Which Indian infantry combat vehicle is known as the 'Sarath'?

  1. Arjun

  2. T-90S

  3. BMP-2

  4. Pinaka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

BMP-2 is an infantry combat vehicle acquired by India from Russia. It is known as the 'Sarath' in Indian service and is used to transport and support infantry troops.

Multiple choice

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War?

  1. 1st Battalion

  2. 2nd Battalion

  3. 3rd Battalion

  4. 4th Battalion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 1st Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War.

Multiple choice

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War?

  1. 5th Battalion

  2. 6th Battalion

  3. 7th Battalion

  4. 8th Battalion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 5th Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

Multiple choice

What was the CRPF's role during the 1984 Operation Blue Star?

  1. Providing security to the Golden Temple

  2. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  3. Maintaining law and order in the border areas

  4. Fighting alongside the Indian Army
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The CRPF fought alongside the Indian Army during Operation Blue Star in 1984.