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Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

Indian Naval Academy is located in which of the following state?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. West Bengal

  3. Kerala

  4. Orissa
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Explanation

The Indian Naval Academy is the initial officer training establishment of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. It is located in Ezhimala, Kannur district, Kerela. INA conducts basic training for all officers inducted into the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. It is the largest naval academy in Asia.

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

Which among the following is not among the main tasks of the Indian Army?

  1. To assert the territorial integrity of India.

  2. To support the civil community in case of disasters (e.g. flooding).

  3. To participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations in consonance with India's commitment to the United Nations Charter.

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The duties of The Indian Army are as follows:-

1. To protect our country from any external threats.
2. To assert the territorial integrity of India.
3. To ensure national security and national unity.
4. To maintain peace and security within its borders.
5. To conducts humanitarian rescue operations during natural calamities and other disturbances.
6. To participate in United Nation peacekeeping operations in consonance with India's commitment to the United Nation Charter.

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

At which of the following places is the Heavy Vehicles Factory located?

  1. Kanpur

  2. Khadki

  3. Avadi

  4. 24 Paraganas
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Explanation

The Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) is located at Avadi in Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. HVF was set up in 1965 by the Ordnance Factories Board, Government of India to manufacture heavy battlefield equipment, including Vijayanta and T-72 tanks. Currently, HVF manufactures India's main battle tank Arjun and the T-90s. The Engine Factory of HVF functions separately from HVF.

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) was sent to Sri Lanka with an objective of ____________________.

  1. Helping Tamilians

  2. Bringing peace in Sri Lanka

  3. Training Sinhalese in combating terrorism

  4. Helping Sri Lanka to become independent
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Explanation

Indian Peace Keeping Force was the Indian military contingent performing a peacekeeping operation in Sri Lanka between 1987 and 1990. It was formed under the mandate of the 1987 Indo-Sri Lankan Accord that aimed to end the Sri Lankan Civil War between militant Sri Lankan Tamil nationalists such as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and the Sri Lankan military.

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

The highest rank in Indian Army is _____.

  1. General

  2. Field Marshal

  3. Lieutenant General

  4. Colonel
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Explanation

The Field Marshal rank is the highest rank in the Indian Army. It is a ceremonial or wartime rank and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Field Marshal KM Cariappa have been the only two officers to be elevated to the rank of Field Marshal.

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

In _________ about 600 people were put in jail by the US forces from all over the world.

  1. Saudi Arabia

  2. Guantanamo Bay

  3. Kosovo

  4. India
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Explanation

Guantanamo Bay detention camp is the facility where the US held many prisoners from around the world following the war on terror.

Multiple choice political science defence system of india introduction to defence and armed forces organisation of the defence forces defence forces of india central armed police forces second line of defence

Who is the supreme commander of the defence forces of India?

  1. The Chief Justice

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The President

  4. The Chief of the defence force
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Explanation

According to the Indian Constitution, the President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.