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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 role of resilience in defense policy for cyber warfare?

  1. To prevent cyber attacks from occurring.

  2. To mitigate the impact of cyber attacks.

  3. To respond to cyber attacks with force.

  4. To promote international cooperation in cyberspace.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The role of resilience in defense policy for cyber warfare is to mitigate the impact of cyber attacks. This can be achieved through a variety of means, such as developing and maintaining backup systems, conducting cyber incident response exercises, and raising awareness of cyber threats.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was the military of the Magadha Kingdom?

  1. Army

  2. Navy

  3. Air Force

  4. Special Forces
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The army was the military of the Magadha Kingdom and was composed of infantry, cavalry, and elephants.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces after independence?

  1. Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa

  2. General J.N. Chaudhuri

  3. Air Marshal S. Mukerjee

  4. Admiral R.D. Katari
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces after independence.

Multiple choice

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Cactus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Parakram was launched in response to the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999.

Multiple choice

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in 2008?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Black Tornado
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Black Tornado was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which Indian military operation was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on the Indian Parliament in 2001?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Parakram

  3. Operation Meghdoot

  4. Operation Cactus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Parakram was launched in response to the terrorist attacks on the Indian Parliament in 2001.

Multiple choice

Who was the Chief of the Indian Air Force during the Kargil Conflict?

  1. Air Chief Marshal A.Y. Tipnis

  2. Air Chief Marshal S.K. Sareen

  3. Air Chief Marshal J.S. Gujral

  4. Air Chief Marshal A.K. Mathur
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Air Chief Marshal A.Y. Tipnis was the Chief of the Indian Air Force during the Kargil Conflict.

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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D Correct answer
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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D Correct answer
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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D Correct answer
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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B Correct answer
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

Which branch of the U.S. military is responsible for conducting air operations?

  1. Army

  2. Navy

  3. Air Force

  4. Marine Corps
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The U.S. Air Force is responsible for conducting air operations, including fighter jet missions, bombing raids, and reconnaissance flights.

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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Correct answer
Explanation

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