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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.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Master Chief petty officer is a rank in the ____________________.

  1. Indian Navy

  2. Military Engineering Service

  3. Army Aviation Corps

  4. Indian Air force
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Master Chief Petty Officer is a senior non-commissioned rank in the Indian Navy.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following is/are basically mean to be deployed in the northern borders of India for monitoring the borders and also to stop smuggling and illegal immigration?
1. Assam Rifles
2. Border Security Force
3. Indo Tibet Border Force
4. National Security Guards.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) are the primary forces tasked with border guarding and preventing smuggling/illegal immigration on India's borders.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements with reference to the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS):
1. It is an Aircraft fitted with sophisticated radar.
2. It can provide advance warning about the enemy's intrusion into the country's airspace.
3. India has recently entered into an agreement with Israel for acquiring Israel Grapevine radar Phalcon AEW system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) is indeed an aircraft fitted with sophisticated radar that provides advance warning of enemy intrusions. India did sign an agreement with Israel for acquiring the Phalcon AWACS system (mounted on IL-76 aircraft). Statement 3 has technical errors in the name 'Grapevine radar Phalcon' but the core fact about the Israel-India AWACS agreement is correct.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following is/are paramilitary force(s) of India?
1. Indian Coast Guard
2. Assam Rifles
3. Directorate General of Resettlement
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 3

  4. 1 and 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following is/are department in Ministry of Defence?
1. Department of Defence
2. Department of Defence Research and Development
3. Department of Defence Production
4. Department of Defence Finance
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 2, 3 and 4

  4. Only 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Ministry of Defence consists of the Department of Defence, Department of Defence Production, and Department of Defence Research and Development.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which one among the following is a state-of-the-act acoustic sensor-based target training system developed by the CSIR for shooters of the Indian Army?

  1. SHANKH

  2. DHVANI

  3. NISHAN

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

DHVANI is an acoustic sensor-based target training system developed by CSIR-CSIO for the Indian Army.