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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 India's first indigenously developed anti-tank guided missile?

  1. Nag

  2. Milan

  3. Javelin

  4. Spike
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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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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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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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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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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of political separatism on India's national security?

  1. Increased vulnerability to external threats

  2. Reduced military capabilities

  3. Enhanced border security

  4. Internal instability
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Political separatism can lead to increased vulnerability to external threats, reduced military capabilities, and internal instability, but it is unlikely to enhance border security.

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
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D Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

How does defense policy affect the military's role in disaster relief and domestic emergencies?

  1. By setting the rules for the military's participation in disaster relief and domestic emergencies

  2. By providing the military with the resources it needs to participate in disaster relief and domestic emergencies

  3. By evaluating the effectiveness of the military's participation in disaster relief and domestic emergencies

  4. By promoting the military's role in disaster relief and domestic emergencies
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Explanation

Defense policy sets the rules for the military's participation in disaster relief and domestic emergencies, which affects the military's ability to carry out these operations effectively.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Prithvi

  2. Agni

  3. BrahMos

  4. Nirbhay
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.