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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 was the name of the first successful test launch of the Nag missile?

  1. Operation Trishul

  2. Operation Prithvi

  3. Operation Akash

  4. Operation Shakti
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Explanation

The first successful test launch of the Nag missile was conducted on January 12, 1990, and was named Operation Trishul.

Multiple choice

Which missile was developed under the leadership of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is known as India's first cruise missile?

  1. BrahMos

  2. Nirbhay

  3. Prithvi

  4. Agni-I
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BrahMos was developed under the leadership of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is known as India's first cruise missile.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first successful test launch of the BrahMos missile?

  1. Operation Trishul

  2. Operation Prithvi

  3. Operation Akash

  4. Operation Shakti
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Explanation

The first successful test launch of the BrahMos missile was conducted on June 12, 2001, and was named Operation Shakti.

Multiple choice

Which Indian military leader is known for his belief in astrology and its influence on military strategy?

  1. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

  2. General K. Sundarji

  3. Admiral R.H. Tahiliani

  4. Air Chief Marshal A.Y. Tipnis
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Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the former Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, was known for his belief in astrology and its influence on military strategy, often consulting astrologers for advice on troop movements and battle plans.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ethical concerns associated with the use of PMCs?

  1. The use of PMCs can lead to human rights abuses

  2. The use of PMCs can undermine the rule of law

  3. The use of PMCs can create a privatized military force that is not subject to democratic control

  4. All of the above
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The use of PMCs raises ethical concerns related to human rights abuses, undermining the rule of law, and the creation of a privatized military force.

Multiple choice

Which country was the first to use PMCs on a large scale?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. France

  4. Russia
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Explanation

The United States was the first country to use PMCs on a large scale, particularly during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ethical concerns associated with the use of contractors in military operations?

  1. Contractors can be less accountable than military personnel

  2. Contractors can be more expensive than military personnel

  3. Contractors can create a privatized military force that is not subject to democratic control

  4. All of the above
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The use of contractors raises ethical concerns related to accountability, cost, and the potential for creating a privatized military force.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the British fighter plane that was flown by aces like Manfred von Richthofen?

  1. Sopwith Camel

  2. SE.5a

  3. Fokker Dr.I

  4. SPAD S.XIII
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Explanation

The Fokker Dr.I was the British fighter plane that was flown by aces like Manfred von Richthofen.

Multiple choice

Which weapon is commonly associated with Sanjha practitioners?

  1. Sword

  2. Spear

  3. Staff

  4. Katar
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The Katar, a traditional Indian dagger with a unique H-shaped design, is commonly used as a weapon in Sanjha.

Multiple choice

Which type of armor was often used to protect horses in ancient Indian warfare?

  1. Chain Mail

  2. Plate Armor

  3. Lamellar Armor

  4. Scale Armor
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Explanation

Lamellar Armor, due to its flexibility and coverage, was commonly used to protect horses in battles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a component of the NSG?

  1. Special Action Group (SAG)

  2. Special Rangers Group (SRG)

  3. National Security Group (NSG)

  4. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS)
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Explanation

The NSG consists of the Special Action Group (SAG), Special Rangers Group (SRG), and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS). There is no component called National Security Group (NSG).

Multiple choice

What was the first major operation undertaken by the NSG?

  1. Operation Blue Star

  2. Operation Black Thunder

  3. Operation Golden Temple

  4. Operation Red Fort
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Explanation

The first major operation undertaken by the NSG was Operation Blue Star, which was launched in 1984 to flush out Sikh militants from the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Multiple choice

Which operation was launched by the NSG to rescue hostages from a hijacked Indian Airlines plane in Kandahar, Afghanistan?

  1. Operation Black Tornado

  2. Operation Blue Star

  3. Operation Black Thunder

  4. Operation Red Fort
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Explanation

Operation Black Tornado was launched by the NSG in 1999 to rescue hostages from a hijacked Indian Airlines plane in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Multiple choice

Which operation was launched by the NSG to neutralize terrorists who had attacked the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai?

  1. Operation Black Tornado

  2. Operation Blue Star

  3. Operation Black Thunder

  4. Operation Taj Mahal
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Explanation

Operation Taj Mahal was launched by the NSG in 2008 to neutralize terrorists who had attacked the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

Which operation was launched by the NSG to neutralize terrorists who had attacked the Sunjuwan Army Camp in Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Operation Black Tornado

  2. Operation Blue Star

  3. Operation Black Thunder

  4. Operation Sunjuwan
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Explanation

Operation Sunjuwan was launched by the NSG in 2018 to neutralize terrorists who had attacked the Sunjuwan Army Camp in Jammu and Kashmir.