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Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The Central Industrial Security Force is under the administration control of which of the following ministries?

  1. Ministry Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises

  2. Headquarters of the integrated joint staff

  3. Ministry of Home affairs

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

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Seeking to revive historic ties, the India Air Force has gifted a vintage Dakota Aircraft from its museum to (September 2014) ___________________.

  1. the Pakistan Air Force

  2. the Bangladesh Air Force

  3. the Chinese Air Force

  4. the Sri Lankan Air Force
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In 2014, the Indian Air Force gifted a vintage Dakota aircraft to the Bangladesh Air Force to commemorate historical ties from the 1971 Liberation War.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

With reference to 'Look East Policy' of India, consider the following statements
1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.
2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of Cold War.
3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in South-East and East Asia.
Which of the following statements given below is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 3

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

The Look East Policy aimed to integrate India with the East Asian economy and restore historical ties, while also responding to the post-Cold War geopolitical shift.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Name the former DGP of Punjab who passed away recently and was known for rooting out militancy from Punjab___________.

  1. K.P.S. Gill

  2. V.K. Bhawra

  3. Prabodh Kumar

  4. Parag Jain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

K.P.S. Gill was a former DGP of Punjab known for his role in ending militancy in the state. He passed away in 2017.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

The residuary powers (i.e. the powers not listed) under the Constitution vest with the

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Union Parliament

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

Under Article 248 of the Indian Constitution, the Union Parliament has the exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

When an army officer seizes power through a coup d'etat, he becomes

  1. a de jure sovereign

  2. a de facto sovereign

  3. a popular sovereign

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

A de facto sovereign is one who exercises actual power and control over a state, even if not legally recognized. A coup leader holds power through force rather than constitutional legitimacy.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

As a Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, can the Indian President declare a war on his own?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Yes, during an Emergence

  4. Yes, in exceptional circumstances
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The President of India acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. The power to declare war is effectively exercised by the executive government, not the President unilaterally.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Choose the most appropriate option.
Prithvi Defence Vehicle is

  1. The name of an amphibious Naval vessel

  2. The name of a newly developed tank

  3. The name of a single seated aircraft developed by HAL

  4. The name of India's Nuclear Interceptor Missile.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • The Prithvi Defence Vehicle is an interceptor missile which was launched from Abdul Kalam Island.
  • It has been developed indigenously by DRDO. It is designed for engaging targets in exo-atmosphere region at altitude 50 km of earth’s atmosphere.
Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
India's first nuclear test was conducted in ______________.

  1. Champaran

  2. Pokhran

  3. Jawahar Sagar

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

India's first nuclear test, codenamed Smiling Buddha, was conducted at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan on May 18, 1974.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following country has recently declared $3$ month emergency following failed military coup?

  1. Sudan

  2. Turkey

  3. Maldives

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

In 2016, following a failed military coup, the Turkish government declared a three-month state of emergency to purge those involved in the uprising.