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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 'Brahmastra'?

  1. Prithvi

  2. Agni

  3. BrahMos

  4. Nirbhay
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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
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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

When was the CRPF established?

  1. 1939

  2. 1949

  3. 1959

  4. 1969
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The CRPF was established on July 27, 1949, as the Crown Representative's Police.

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.

Multiple choice

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during Operation Blue Star?

  1. 9th Battalion

  2. 10th Battalion

  3. 11th Battalion

  4. 12th Battalion
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 9th Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during Operation Blue Star.

Multiple choice

What was the CRPF's role during the 1999 Kargil War?

  1. Defending the border with Pakistan

  2. Providing security to the Indian Army

  3. Conducting counter-insurgency operations

  4. Maintaining law and order in the border areas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The CRPF provided security to the Indian Army during the 1999 Kargil War.

Multiple choice

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1999 Kargil War?

  1. 13th Battalion

  2. 14th Battalion

  3. 15th Battalion

  4. 16th Battalion
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 13th Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 1999 Kargil War.

Multiple choice

What was the CRPF's role during the 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks?

  1. Providing security to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel

  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
A Correct answer
Explanation

The CRPF provided security to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel during the 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks.

Multiple choice

Which CRPF unit was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks?

  1. 17th Battalion

  2. 18th Battalion

  3. 19th Battalion

  4. 20th Battalion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 17th Battalion of the CRPF was awarded the President's Police Medal for Gallantry during the 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks.