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Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following statements about SIMBEX 14 is/are correct?
1. It was a bilateral naval exercise between Indian Navy and Singapore navy.
2 It was the 21st in the series.
3. It was conducted in the Andaman Sea. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 2 only

  4. 1 and 3 only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

SIMBEX is an annual bilateral naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy. It was first held in 1994. It was conducted in the Andaman Sea from 22 May to 28 May 2014 and was 21st in series. It was designed to enhance inter-operability and mutual understanding between the two navies.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which one of the following is not provided in Regular Budgetary Support by the Ministry of Defence?

  1. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling

  2. Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, New Delhi

  3. Armed Forces Tribunal

  4. United Service Institution of India, New Delhi
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Explanation

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Defence, but it is generally funded through different schemes rather than the standard 'Regular Budgetary Support' provided to the other listed institutions.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following countries:
$1$. China
$2$. France
$3$. India
$4$. Israel
$5$. Pakistan
Which among the following are Nuclear Weapons States as recognised by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?

  1. $1$ and $2$
  2. $1, 3, 4$ and $5$
  3. $2, 4$ and $5$
  4. $1, 2, 3, 4$ and $5$
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Explanation

Under the NPT, the recognized Nuclear Weapons States are those that tested a nuclear device before January 1, 1967: USA, Russia, UK, France, and China.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

With reference to Agni IV missile, which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. It is a surface to surface missile.
2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.
3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warhead about 7500 km away.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

  1. Only 1

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Agni-IV is a surface-to-surface missile. It uses solid propellant, not liquid. Its range is approximately 3500-4000 km, not 7500 km.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. The Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) was conceived by renowned scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
2. The missiles developed under the programme were Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Nag and Akash.
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
C Correct answer
Explanation

The IGMDP was indeed led by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, and the five missiles developed under it are commonly known by the acronym PATNA (Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Nag, Akash).

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Match the following Lists:

List I(Name of Warhead) List II(Type)
A. Tejas 1. Air-to-air missile
B. Arjun 2. Ship based missile
C. Dhanush 3. Main battle tank
D. Astra 4. Light combat aircraft

  1. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

  2. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

  3. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

  4. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
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Explanation

Tejas is a Light Combat Aircraft (A-4). Arjun is a Main Battle Tank (B-3). Dhanush is a ship-based missile (C-2). Astra is an air-to-air missile (D-1).

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. Agni-II is a surface to surface intermediate range missile that can carry nuclear weapons and has a range of more than 2000 km.
2. The missile re-entry vehicle is made with Carbon-Carbon composits.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

'Red Flag' is the name of a joint exercise between India and which one of the following countries?

  1. China

  2. Saudi Arabia

  3. The USA

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

Red Flag is a major aerial combat exercise hosted by the United States Air Force, in which the Indian Air Force has participated.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. Medium range surface-to-surface Prithvi-II ballistic missile is a single stage, liquid propelled missile, that is capable of striking targets at a maximum range of 350 km.
2. The Prithvi is the first of the missiles developed under the country's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme. It has now two variants - Air Force version (Prithvi-II) and Naval (Dhanush), both having a range of 350 km.
Which of the above statements 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

Prithvi-II is a liquid-propelled, surface-to-surface missile with a range of 350 km. It was the first missile under IGMDP, and Dhanush is its naval variant.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

C-130 J Super Hercules is the world's most advanced airlifter. Indian Air Force has purchased six of these airlifter from ________.

  1. USA

  2. Russia

  3. France

  4. Israel
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Explanation

The C-130J Super Hercules is manufactured by Lockheed Martin, a company based in the United States.