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Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is the youngest and smallest of defence shipyards.

  2. Mazagaon Dock Limited (MDL) is a leading defence shipyard involved in the construction of frontline warships and submarines for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.

  3. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has so far built 1000 ships for Indian Navy.

  4. BEML Limited was established in 1984 and it is a Miniratna company.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has built many vessels, but the claim that it has built 1000 ships for the Indian Navy is factually incorrect.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

In Mumbai, terror attacks on 26 November 2008, what was the code name of security forces commando action against terrorists?

  1. Operation Vijay

  2. Operation Shakti

  3. Operation Cactus

  4. Operation Black Tornado
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Operation Black Tornado was the code name for the National Security Guard (NSG) operation to neutralize the terrorists during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna PSU Company established at Bengaluru in the year 1954.
2. BEL ranks 62nd among top 100 companies worldwide in defence revenues, as published by Defence News, USA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

BEL was established in 1954 in Bengaluru and is a Navratna company. Its ranking in the top 100 defence companies is a recognized metric.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. AURA (Autonomous Unmanned Research Aircraft) is an Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) for the Indian Air Force.
2. It is designed and developed jointly by ADE and Defense Electronic Application Laboratory. Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

AURA is the project name for India's indigenous stealth UCAV, and it is a collaborative effort involving various DRDO labs including ADE.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Cryogenic Engine is used in ___________.

  1. Boeing aircraft

  2. High speed rail engines

  3. Space shuttle

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

Cryogenic engines use liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen as propellants and are essential for space launch vehicles (like the GSLV) to achieve the high thrust needed for space missions.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements.
1. Arihant is the lead ship of India's Arihant class of nuclear-powered submarines.
2. The vessel was built under the Project 51.
Which of the above statements is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

INS Arihant is the lead ship of the Arihant class. However, it was built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project, not Project 51.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following is a type of missile based on range?
1. Short Range Missile
2. Medium Range Missile
3. Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile
4. Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements with reference to BrahMos.
1. It is PJ-10 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile with two stage propulsion system.
2. It has a solid-booster and a liquid-sustainer engine.
3. It can be launched from ship sub-surface/air-based platform.
4. It has a range of 280-300 km with a payload capacity of 200-300 kg.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. Only 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile with a two-stage propulsion system (solid booster and liquid sustainer), capable of being launched from multiple platforms, with the stated range and payload specifications.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following has been raised by the Indian Navy after 26/11 Mumbai terror attack?

  1. Sagar Suraksha Bal

  2. Sagar Prahari Bal

  3. Coast Security Guard

  4. Coastal Protection Force
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sagar Prahari Bal was created by the Indian Navy to strengthen coastal security following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which one of the following is the name of the Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEWACS) inducted in the Indian Air Force?

  1. Phoenix

  2. Eagle

  3. Kite

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

Phalcon is the name of the Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEWACS) acquired by the Indian Air Force from Israel.