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Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements.

1. National Security Guards (NSG) modelled on the pattern of SAS of the UK and GSG-9 of Germany.
2. NSG has been set up in 1984 for handling counter terrorists and counter hijacking operations.
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

The National Security Guard (NSG) was established in 1984 and is modeled after the German GSG-9 and British SAS.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements with reference to the Interceptor Missile.
1. The Interceptor missile called the Advance Air Defense (AAD-02).
2. The missile was launched from the Missile Control Centre (MCC) on Wheeler Island off Odisha coast.
3. It is a seven meter long, two stage missile equipped with an inertial navigation system.
4. A high tech computer and electro mechanical activator totally under command by the data up-linked from sophisticated ground based radars to the interceptor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. Only 2

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The AAD-02 is an interceptor missile, tested at Wheeler Island. It uses ground-based radar data for guidance. Statement 3 is incorrect as the AAD is typically a single-stage missile.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements.
1. Indian Navy has three commands, Western, Eastern and the Southern with headquarters at Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam and Kochi respectively.
2. The Western command is operational and is responsible for training.
3. The Navy has two fleets, one under the Western and the other under Eastern.
4. Goa and Arkonnam are the major Naval Air Bases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. Only 3

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

How many high explosive salvo rockets can be fired from the Pinaka?

  1. $6$
  2. $12$
  3. $18$
  4. $24$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system is designed to fire 12 high-explosive rockets in 44 seconds.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. Astra is air to air missile.
2. Astra will be fired from aircraft such as Sukhoi-30 MKI, MiG-29 and Tejas.
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
A Correct answer
Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

India's first even fighter base in Southern Peninsula will be located at _______________.

  1. Thanjavur

  2. Kozhikode

  3. Palakkad

  4. Coimbatore

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) was selected as the location for the first fighter base in the Southern Peninsula to house Su-30 MKI aircraft.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements with reference to the Agni.
1. It is a surface-to-surface ICBM.
2. It has two solid propulsion engines.
3. It can be launched from a fixed platform as well as from Rail/Road Mobile Launcher.
4. India is the 6th country to develop indigenous ICBM capability.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 2

  4. Only 4

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Agni series missiles are surface-to-surface ballistic missiles. They are not all ICBMs (only Agni-V is). Statement 2 is incorrect as they use solid/liquid propulsion depending on the variant, but the statement is generally considered inaccurate in this context.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) is an Indian defense laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Its main purpose concerns the research and development of technologies and products in the area of medium and large calibre weapons and their ammunition. Where is it located?

  1. Visakhapatnam

  2. Balasore

  3. Kochi

  4. Mumbai

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. HAL is the largest pubic sector undertaking under the Department of Defense Production, 1964.
2. Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL) has been accorded 'Navratna' status Company in 1954.
3. The Bharat Earth Movers Limited also manufactured railway coaches and wagons for Indian Railway and Defense Forces.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. Only 1

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

HAL, BEL, and BEML are all major defense PSUs. BEL attained Navratna status later than 1954, but the statement about their roles is generally accurate in the context of these exams.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statement about the recently concluded field exercise 'Sarvada Vijay':
1. It was a joint exercise of Indian Army, Navy and Airforce.
2. The overall aim of the exercise was to practice conventional cross-border thrusts into enemy territory. 

Which of the statement 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
B Correct answer
Explanation

Exercise 'Sarvada Vijay' was an Indian Army exercise focused on mechanized warfare and cross-border thrusts, not a joint tri-service exercise.