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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
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct regarding the three naval commands and their headquarters. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Western Command is operational, whereas the Southern Command is primarily responsible for training. Statement 3 is correct regarding the two main fleets (Western and Eastern). Statement 4 is correct as Goa and Arakkonam house major naval air stations.

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
C Correct answer
Explanation

Astra is an indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) designed to be integrated into and fired from multiple frontline combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force, including Sukhoi-30 MKI, MiG-29, and Tejas. Both statements are accurate.

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
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), a key laboratory under the DRDO, is situated in Chandipur near Balasore in Odisha, which serves as the premier testing range for artillery, mortars, and ammunition.

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.