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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Artillery Gun’
1. Dhanush Artillery Gun is the upgraded form of the Swedish Bofors gun, which were imported in
1980s.
2. K9 Vajra-T Gun is the self-propelled artillery gun, indigenously produced in India.
3. Smart Anti-Airfield weapon is a precision guided munition that can be released at a safer
distance without coming under enemy radar.
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Your Answer: Unanswered
Explanation
Solution (c)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3
Correct Incorrect Correct
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K9 Vajra-T Gun is an
artillery gun produced by
South Korea. It will be the
first induction of heavy
artillery since the Swedish
Bofors guns imported in the Smart Anti-Airfield
1980s. It is a 155-mm, 52- Weapon is an indigenously
calibre self-propelled developed light weight
artillery gun with a glide bomb and a precision-
maximum range of 40 km, guided munition, capable of
Dhanush Artillery Gun is customized from the original targeting large enemy
an indigenously developed K9 Thunder gun. infrastructure, like airfields.
gun and an upgraded
It has “Inertial navigation
version of the Swedish Recently, government
system” which guides it
Bofors gun (1980s) procu inaugurated India’s first
precisely to its target; it can
red by India. It is a 155 mm private sector small arms
release the bomb at a
ammunition system with a manufacturing plant -
safer distance (up to 100
range of 36 km. It is Armoured Systems Complex
km away) to enemy airfield
compatible with all NATO (ASC), developed by Larsen
and return without exposing
155mm ammunition systems. & Toubro (L&T) at Hazira
itself to enemy anti-aircraft
(Gujrat). This ASC will
defences. Hence they more
manufacture K9 Vajra self-
economical than traditional
propelled Howitzer guns
free fall bombs which are
under Make in India
less accurate.
initiatives.
This is the India’s first

private facility where the K9
Vajra self-propelled Howitzer
guns will be manufactured.
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Consider the following statements regarding the missile ‘HELINA’
1. It is a variant of ‘Nag’ missile which could be efficiently launched from the helicopters like
Dhruv and Rudra.
2. This missile has longer range compared to its land version ‘Nag’.
3. The missile utilises the heat signatures of the target to ensure precision attack.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Solution (d)
Correct Correct Correct
HELINA is an acronym for “

Helicopter Launched
Nag” missile. Nag is a third
generation Anti-Tank guided
missile indigenously
developed under “Integrated
While land based anti-tank
Guided Missile Development
missile ‘Nag’ has a range of
Programme (IGMDP)” of The missile is guided by
only 4 km , Helina is a
DRDO. Anti-Tank Guided “infrared imaging seeker”
heavier and longer-range
Missiles are primarily that homes in on the target’
version of the vehicle
designed to hit and destroy s heat signature.
mounted Nag missile with a
heavily armored military
7-km range .
vehicles. Helina is the
helicopter launch variant of
Nag, that can be fired from
Dhruv advanced light
helicopter and HAL Rudra
attack helicopter.
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Consider the following missiles
1. Akash
2. Trishul
3. Brahmos
4. Nag
5. Prithvi
Which of the above mentioned missiles were developed under the ‘Integrated Guided Missile
Development Programme’ (IGMDP)?
a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
b) 2, 3 and 5 only
c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: A
Your Answer: A
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Solution (a)
· The Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) was an Indian Ministry of
Defence programme for the research and development of the comprehensive range of missiles.
· The programme was managed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
and Ordnance Factories Board in partnership with other Indian government political
organisations.
· The project started in 1982–83 under the leadership of Dr. Abdul Kalam who oversaw its
ending in 2008 after these strategic missiles were successfully developed.
· The 5 missiles (P-A-T-N-A) developed under this program are:
Ø Short range surface-to-surface missile (code-named Prithvi )↑↑
Ø Short range low-level surface-to-air missile (code-named Trishul)
Ø Medium range surface-to-air missile (code-named Akash )
Ø Third-generation anti-tank missile (code-named Nag )
Ø The Agni missile was initially conceived in the IGMDP as a technology demonstrator project in
the form of a re-entry vehicle, and was later upgraded to a ballistic missile with different ranges.
Brahmos is not a part of IGMDP, but it has been developed as part of joint venture between India
and Russia.
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Consider the following statements
1. It is an indigenously developed short-range surface-to-air missile (SRSAM) system.
2. It can target aircraft up to 30 km away, at altitudes up to 18,000 m.
3. It consists of Rohini radar that detects incoming aircraft with a range of 120 km.
Which missile is being spoken about in the above lines?
a) Akash
b) Trishul
c) Agni
d) Astra
Correct Answer: A
Your Answer: B
Explanation
Solution (a)
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Akash Missile
· It is an indigenously developed short-range surface-to-air missile (SRSAM) system. DRDO

developed Akash as part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme initiated in
1984.
· It can target aircraft up to 30 km away, at altitudes up to 18,000 m . It consists of Rohini

radar that detects incoming aircraft with a range of 120 km. It can intercept fighter jets, cruise
missiles as well as ballistic missiles.
· Recently, it was test fired with an indigenous radio frequency seeker. This is the first surface-to-
air missile with indigenous seeker that has been test fired. With this success, India has achieved
the capability of making any type of surface-to-air missile.
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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Agni-V’ missile
1. Agni-V is the most advanced surface-to-air indigenously built ballistic missile.
2. It is a single-stage, solid fuel 17-metre tall, and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead of
about 1.5 tonnes.
3. Agni-V is a fire and forget missile, which once fired cannot be stopped, except by an interceptor
missile.
Choose the incorrect statements using the codes given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: A
Your Answer: D
Explanation
Solution (a)
· India has successfully tested its nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Agni V
which has a strike range of 5,000 km , from Dr. Abdul Kalam Island (formerly the Wheeler
Island) in Odisha.
· Agni-V is the most advanced surface-to-surface indigenously built ballistic missile.
· It is a three-stage , solid fuel 17-metre tall, and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead of
about 1.5 tonnes.
· Agni-V is a fire and forget missile , which once fired cannot be stopped, except by an
interceptor missile.
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· It has been developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
· India describes the Agni – 5 missile system as a ‘weapon of peace’.
· India has already joined an elite club of nations that possess the ICBM launch capability when
the maiden test-firing of Agni-V was successfully conducted in April, 2012. Only the five
permanent members of the United Nations Security Council – China, France, Russia, the United
States and Britain, along with Israel, have so far possessed such long-range missiles.
The three stage engine could be seen clearly in the above figure ↑
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Which state/Union Territory hosts the famous ‘Dr. Abdul Kalam Island’?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andaman and Nicobar
d) Odisha
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Solution (d)
Dr. Abdul Kalam Island , formerly known as Wheeler Island , is an island off the coast of Odi
sha , India, approximately 150 kilometres east of the state capital Bhubaneswar. The Integrated
Test Range missile testing facility is located on the island.
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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Canister based Launch system’ for missiles
1. In case of hot launch system, the missile ignites in the cell itself, but in case of cold launch,
missile is expelled by gas outside the canister and then it is ignited.
2. Cold launch system is safer compared to the hot launch system.
Choose the correct statement/s using the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Solution (c)
Canister Based Launch System
· Canister based launch system- serves as a container for transportation; a housing during storage
aboard a vessel; provides operational flexibility.
· A canister launch system can be either hot launch , where the missile ignites in the cell, or cold
launch , where the missile is expelled by gas produced by a gas generator which is not part of the
missile itself, and then the missile ignites.
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· Cold launch is safer than hot launch as the ejection system will eject the missile by itself
even if there is a missile failure. In case of Agni V, it will be a cold launch.
· In case of hot launches the problem is the heat produced by the missile at the time of launch. The
hot launch is better for small missiles as the ejection part itself will be done by using missiles own
engine.
Canister system Cold launch
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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Brahmos’ missile
1. It is named after the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva.
2. Brahmos could be launched from multiple platforms like land, air, and sea.
3. The efficiency of the missile gets significantly reduced in the surplus humid/rainy weather
condition.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: A
Your Answer: A
Explanation
Solution (a)
· BRAHMOS is a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation of
India (DRDO) and the NPOM of Russia.
· Brahmos is named on the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva .
· It is a two-stage (solid propellant engine in the first stage and liquid ramjet in second) air to
surface missile with a flight range of around 300 km.
· However, India's entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) has extended the
range of the BRAHMOS missile to reach 450 km-600km, a shade above its current MTCR capped
range of 300 km.
· Brahmos is the heaviest weapon to be deployed on Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, with a weight of
2.5 tonnes.
· Brahmos is a multiplatform i.e it can be launched from land, air, and sea and multi capability
missile with pinpoint accuracy that works in both day and night irrespective of the
weather conditions.
· It operates on the "Fire and Forgets" principle i.e it does not require further guidance after
launch.
· Brahmos is one of the fastest cruise missile currently operationally deployed with speed of Mach
2.8, which is 3 times more than the speed of sound.
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India has developed Surface to Air missile system named ‘Barak’ in joint venture with another
nation. Which is that partner country?
a) United states of America

b) France
c) Russia
d) Israel
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Solution (d)
· Barak is a missile system jointly developed by DRDO India and Israel Aerospace Industry (IAI).
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· It includes Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) and Medium Range Surface-to-Air
Missile (MRSAM). LR-SAM is the Ship Launch Version and Project MR-SAM is the Land Launch
Version of Barak-08 Missile system.
· MR-SAM detects incoming enemy aircraft while they are well over 100 km away and destroys
them at range upto 70 km.
· LR-SAM has got long range engagement capability to penetrate in deep water/land to intercept
all types of aerial targets (like Subsonic & Supersonic Missiles, Fighter Aircraft, Maritime
Patrolling Aircraft (MPA), Helicopter and Sea Skimming Missiles.

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1. THAAD and S-400 triumf are the anti-ballistic missile systems developed by Russia and USA
respectively.
2. K-4 missile is a submarine launched ballistic missile which boosts the second strike capability
for India.
Choose the incorrect statement/s using the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Solution (a)
Statement 1 Statement 2
Incorrect Correct
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Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ( TH The entire K family of missiles is a series
AAD ) is the name of an American anti- of submarine-launched ballistic
ballistic missile defense system designed to missiles (SLBM) developed by India to
shoot down short-, medium-, and boost its second-strike capabilities. The
intermediate-range ballistic missiles. missile has a range of up to 3,500 km and is
capable of carrying a nuclear/conventional
Its Russian counterpart is the S-400 payload of more than 2 tonnes. It is
Triumf , which India has procured it last powered by solid rocket propellants. It has
year. been designed to be fired from a depth of
50 meters. It uses a Ringer Laser Gyro
Keyword is ‘respectively’ in the Inertial navigation system. It is capable of
question. cruising at hypersonic speed.

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Consider the following features of a particular combat aircraft
1. It is a single-seat, single-jet engine, multirole light fighter.
2. It is designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics

Limited (HAL).
3. It is meant to replace the ageing MiG-21 fighters which were purchased from Russia in 1961.
Which aircraft is being spoken about in the above statements?
a) Advanced light helicopter ‘Dhruv’

b) ‘Rudra’ attack helicopter
c) Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’
d) Sukhoi Su-30MKI
Correct Answer: C
Your Answer: C
Explanation
Solution (c)
Tejas
· It is an indigenous fighter aircraft inducted in to Indian Air force in the year 2016.
· It has recently commenced its operation. It has its root in the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)
programme, which began in the 1980s to replace the ageing MiG-21 fighters. MiG-21 fighters
were purchased from Russia in 1961.
· It is designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics

Limited (HAL).
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· It is a single-seat, single-jet engine, multirole light fighter. It is the smallest and lightest multi-
role supersonic fighter aircraft in its class. It can fire Air to Air Missiles, carry bombs and
Precision Guided ammunition.

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Consider the following statements regarding radar deflecting techniques
1. In material stealth, radar-absorbing materials are used to absorb the radio waves thus reducing
the radar footprint.
2. In geometric stealth, the aircraft is designed at such angles to deflect away maximum radar
waves to minimise radar cross section.
Choose the incorrect statement/s using the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Solution (d)
Note: question asks for incorrect statements
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· Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft is being built under India’s only fifth generation aircraft
programme.
· The aircraft will feature geometric stealth which is different from material stealth feature. In ma
terial stealth , radar-absorbing materials are used to absorb the radio waves thus reducing the
radar footprint.
· Whereas, in geometric stealth , the aircraft is designed at such angles to deflect away
maximum radar waves to minimise radar cross section. Thus, the fighter will have low radar cross
section, making it difficult for the enemy to spot it.

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Consider the following statements regarding the helicopters
1. Apache helicopters are multi-role, vertical-heavy-lift platform, which is used for transporting
troops, artillery, equipment and fuel.
2. Chinook helicopters are the most advanced multi-role heavy attack helicopter in the world and
are also known as ‘Flying Tank’, which can deliver a variety of weapons.
Choose the correct statement/s using the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D
Your Answer: C
Explanation
Solution (d)
Incorrect Incorrect
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• Eight US made Apache helicopters

(AH-64E) were inducted into the Indian
Air Force.
• India had signed a deal for 22 Apache

helicopters with US Company, Boeing in
September 2015 to replace Russian-built
Mi-25 and Mi-35 helicopters. • India received Boeing Company’s Chinook
helicopters that are expected to bolster the
• It is the most advanced multi-role heavy-lift capabilities of its air force and
heavy attack helicopter in the world a further strengthen the fast-expanding
nd are also known as ‘Flying Tank’ . It is defence ties with the US.
an all weather helicopter.
• It is a multi-role, vertical-lift platform ,
• It has a vertical rate of climb of over which is used for transporting troops,
2,000 feet per second and a maximum artillery, equipment and fuel. It is also used
speed of 279km per hour, making it useful for humanitarian and disaster relief
for swift deployment. operations and in missions such as
transportation of relief supplies and mass
• It can deliver a variety of weapons with
evacuation of refugees.
one helicopter having the capacity to
carry 8 missiles. • It is also expected to give a significant
boost to infrastructure development along
• It also has modern electronic warfare
India’s borders given the Chinook has the
capabilities to provide versatility to the
capability to ferry heavy cargo like road
helicopter in network-centric aerial
construction equipment over difficult terrain.
warfare.
• The helicopter is capable of flying

further lower and faster than other
similar machines through which it cannot
be picked up by radar, while skimming the
earth.
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Which of the following countries have the Anti-Satellite missile technology?
1. Israel
2. China
3. France
4. Pakistan
5. North Korea
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 5 only
Correct Answer: B
Your Answer: D
Explanation
Solution (b)
• Indian defence scientists demonstrated ASAT or anti-satellite missile capability successfully

under the name ‘Mission Shakti’. This was a technological mission carried out by DRDO.
• Anti-satellite missiles can be deployed against enemy satellites, disrupting crucial intelligence
during war. Such a weapon allows for attacks on enemy satellites - blinding them or disrupting
communications - as well as providing a technology base for intercepting ballistic missiles.
• With this test, India joins an exclusive group of space faring nations consisting of USA,
Russia and China.

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The term ‘Iron Dome’ frequently appears in the news. It is associated with which country?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) Israel
d) North Korea
Correct Answer: C
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Your Answer: B
Explanation
Solution (c)
Iron Dome mobile air defence system for Israel . Iron Dome is an effective, truck-towed mobile air
defence system developed by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. The system has been developed
to counter very short range rockets and artillery shell (155mm) threats with ranges of up to
70km.

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Consider the following statements regarding ‘Direct Energy Weapons’ (DEWs)
1. These weapon systems majorly use lasers and microwaves.
2. They have high accuracy and are very cost effective.
3. They can engage only one target at a given time.
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a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Solution (a)
Directed energy weapons or DEWs are among the next bunch of military technologies that the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on. The two basic types of
DEWs include lasers and microwaves.
DEWs offer the following capabilities:
• They have pinpoint accuracy.

• They offer a low cost per use and maintenance.
• They have a virtually unlimited magazine capacity.
• They are simple to track, aim and shoot with sophisticated sensors.
• They are less lethal if tuned properly.
• They can operate in all weather conditions.
• They can engage multiple targets.
• They limit collateral damage.
• Their energy travels at the speed of light.
• Their energy can pass through walls at distances of hundreds of meters or even miles.
• They are silent and offer plausible deniability of their use.
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Which of the following statement correctly describes the ‘Strategic Partnership Model’?
a) It is a defence indigenisation model where Indian private firms will be encouraged to make
joint ventures with the Indian government in building defence assets.
b) It is a defence indigenisation model where Indian private firms will be encouraged to make
joint ventures with the foreign government in building defence assets.
c) It is a defence indigenisation model where Indian private firms will be encouraged to make
joint ventures with the global defence firms in building defence assets.
d) It is a defence indigenisation model where Indian government will be encouraged to make
joint ventures with the foreign government in building defence assets.
Correct Answer: C
Your Answer: B
Explanation
Solution (c)
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· In a step to boost private sector participation in domestic defence manufacturing, the Defence
Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the implementation of Strategic Partnership (SP) guidelines
to reduce timelines so as to ensure timely delivery of equipment to the Armed Forces
· Strategic Partnership model aims to revitalise defence industrial ecosystem and progressively
build indigenous capabilities in the private sector to design, develop and manufacture complex
weapon system for future needs of armed forces. The SP model has four segments — submarines,
single-engine fighter aircraft, helicopters and armoured carriers/main battle tanks — which would
be specifically opened up for the private sector.
· Under this policy, one Indian private company would be selected in each segment which
would tie-up with shortlisted global equipment manufacturers to manufacture the
platforms in India under technology transfer.
· The guidelines lay emphasis on promoting higher indigenous content and to incentivise the
transfer of niche technology thus giving a major fillip towards encouraging self-reliance and
aligning the defence sector with the 'Make in India ' initiative of the Government.

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Consider the following pairs
Submarines Vehicles Class of submarine
1. INS Chakra Arihant class
2. INS Arighat Akula II class
3. INS Sindhuvijay Sindhughosh class
4. INS Khanderi Kalvari class
Choose the correctly matched pairs using the codes given below
a) 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) All of the above
d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Solution (a)
The correct pairs are given below
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Submarines Vehicles Class of submarine
1. INS Chakra Akula II class
2. INS Arighat Arihant class
3. INS Sindhuvijay Sindhughosh class
4. INS Khanderi Kalvari class

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Which of the following pair is incorrectly matched?
Project Associated defence assets
a) Project 75I Scorpene class submarines
b) Project 28 Anti-submarine warfare corvettes
Vishakapatnam class guided missile

c) Project 15B
destroyers
d) Project 15 Nuclear powered submarines
Consider the following Indian naval ships
1. INS Vikrant
2. INS Viraat
3. INS Vikramaditya
4. INS Vikrant
The above mentioned ships are________
Correct Answer:
Explanation
Solution (d)
The correct pairs are given below
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Project Associated defence assets
The submarines of Kalvari class of

Project 75 are actually Scorpene
class submarines i.e submarines that
a) Project 75I
are propelled by diesel-electric
engines and Torpedo is mounted as a
primary weapon.
It is a class of anti-submarine warfare

corvettes currently in service with the
b) Project 28 Indian Navy. The four corvettes are
INS Kamorta and INS Kadmatt, INS
Kiltan, and INS Kavaratti.
The Project 15B/ Visakhapatnam

Class destroyer is a class of guided
missile destroyers. It comprises of
four ships - Visakhapatnam,
c) Project 15B
Mormugao, Paradip and Porbandar
all of which are being built by the
Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), for the
Indian Navy.
Project 15 involves Delhi-class

d) Project 15 destroyers, which include INS Delhi,
INS Mumbai and INS Mysore.

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Consider the following Indian naval ships
1. INS Vikrant
2. INS Viraat
3. INS Vikramaditya
4. INS Vikrant
The above mentioned ships are________
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a) Stealth anti-missile corvettes

b) Aircraft carriers
c) Nuclear powered submarines
d) Indigenously built Stealth frigates
Correct Answer: B
Your Answer: B
Explanation
Solution (b)
Aircraft Carriers of Indian Navy
Initially laid down as HMS Hercules for the

British Navy, but construction was put on
hold. India purchased the incomplete
carrier in 1957, and construction was
INS Vikrant
completed in 1961 and inducted as first
aircraft carrier of India. It was
decommissioned in 1997, and Scrapped in
2014.
A Centaur-class aircraft carrier

commissioned in 1959 as the British Navy's
INS Viraat
HMS Hermes and later sold to India in
1987. It was decommissioned in 2017.
Originally built as Baku for Soviet Navy,

INS Vikramaditya entered into Indian Navy in 2013. It is still
serving the country.
First domestically built aircraft carrier

INS Vikrant
expected to join service by 2020.

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Which of the following are components of Comprehensive Integrated Border Management system
(CIBMS)?
1. Border Electronically Dominated QRT Interception Technique
2. Microwave communication
3. Day and night surveillance Cameras
4. Intrusion detection system
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a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Solution (d)
· The CIBMS is a robust and integrated system that is capable of addressing the gaps in the
present system of border security by seamlessly integrating human resources, weapons, and high-
tech surveillance equipment.
· CIBMS has three components which are using a number of different devices for surveillance,
efficient and dedicated communication network and data storage for a composite picture.
· Sensors like Thermal Imager, Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS), Fiber Optical Sensors, Radar,
Sonar, satellite imagery are used in CIBMS.
· BOLD-QIT is the project to install technical systems which enable BSF to equip Indo-Bangla
borders with different kind of sensors in the unfenced riverine area of the Brahmaputra and its
tributaries.
· Now, the entire span of River Brahmaputra is covered with data network generated by
Microwave communication, Optical fibers cable (OFC), Digital Mobile Radio (DMR)
Communication, day and night surveillance Cameras, and intrusion detection system.

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Consider the following pairs
Military exercises Countries involved
1. Exercise Za'ir-Al-Bahr India-Saudi Arabia
2. Tiger Triumph India-USA
3. Counter-Terrorism Table-Top Exercise

India-USA-Japan-Australia
(CT-TTX)
4. Exercise Shakti India-Sri Lanka
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Your Answer: A
Explanation
Solution (c)
· Counter-Terrorism Table-Top Exercise (CT-TTX): It is first counter-terrorism exercise for

“Quad” countries ( U.S., India, Japan and Australia ) recently hosted by the National
Investigation Agency in New Delhi.
· Exercise Surya Kiran- XIV: It is joint military exercise between India- Nepal
· Exercise Mitra Shakti-VII: It is joint military exercise between India-Sri Lanka.
· Exercise Shakti - 2019: It is biennial joint military exercise between armies of India and
France, conducted alternately in India and France .
· Exercise Za'ir-Al-Bahr : It is joint maritime exercise between the navies of India and Qatar.
· Tiger Triumph : It is first ever tri service joint exercise between India and the United States
. The exercise will primarily focus on humanitarian disaster and relief (HADR) operations.
· Dustlik-2019: It is first ever joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan.

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The term ‘Dtrack’ is associated with______
a) Spyware
b) Drone surveillance
c) Electronic payments
d) Molecular robot
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Solution (a)
· National Cyber Coordination Centre received intelligence from a US-based cybersecurity firm
that a ‘threat actor’ had breached and intercepted the “domain controllers” at the Kundankulam
Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) and at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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‘threat actor’ complete control over all the infected devices by exposing its credentials and
passwords.

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Which of the following elements constitute ‘Critical Information Infrastructure’?
1. Civil Aviation
2. Stock exchanges
3. Hydropower plants
4. Satellite communication
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Solution (d)
Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) is defined as “those facilities, systems or functions whose
incapacity or destruction would cause a debilitating impact on national security, governance,
economy and social well-being of a nation”.
The critical sectors covered under CII are:
· Power & Energy like Thermal Power, Hydroelectric Power , Nuclear Power etc.
· Banking, Financial Institutions & Insurance like RBI, Stock Exchanges , Payment getaways etc.
· Information and Communication Technology like Satellite Communication , broadcasting etc.
· Transportation like Civil Aviation , Railways & Shipping
· E-governance and Strategic Public Enterprises

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Digital Flight Data Recorder also known as the ‘Black Box’ is usually of which colour?
a) Black
b) White
c) Bright Orange
d) Pale green
Correct Answer: C
Your Answer: C
Explanation
Solution (c)
Any commercial aeroplane or corporate jet is required to be equipped with a cockpit voice
recorder and a flight data recorder. It is these two items of separate equipment which we
commonly refer to as a ‘Black Box.’ A Black Box is not actually black at all, but bright
orange.

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Consider the following about Nuclear Command Authority (NCA)
1. NCA of India is responsible for command, control and operational decisions regarding India’s
nuclear weapons programme.
2. The Executive Council of NCA chaired by the Prime Minister authorizes a nuclear attack when
deemed necessary.
3. Strategic Forces Command is responsible for the management and administration of the
country's strategic nuclear weapons stockpile.
Choose the correct statements:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
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In January 2003, the Cabinet

Committee on Security (CCS)
constituted the Political The Strategic Forces
Council and the Executive Command (SFC ),
Council of the NCA. sometimes called Strategic
Nuclear Command, forms
The Executive Council gives part of India’s Nuclear
its opinion to the Political Command Authority (NCA). It
Council, which authorises a is responsible for the
nuclear attack when deemed management and
The Nuclear Command necessary. While the administration of the
Authority (NCA) of India is Executive Council is country’s tactical and
the authority responsible chaired by the National strategic nuclear weapons
for command, control and Security Advisor (NSA), stockpile.
operational decisions the Political Council is
regarding India’s nuclear chaired by the Prime The directives of the NCA are
weapons programme. Minister. to be operationalised by the
Strategic Forces Command
This mechanism was under the control of a
implemented to ensure that Commander-in-Chief of the
Indian nukes remain firmly in rank of Air Marshal (or its
civilian control and that there equivalent) in charge of the
exists a sophisticated management and
Command and Control (C2) administration of the tactical
mechanism to prevent their and strategic nuclear forces.
accidental or unauthorised
use.
Source:
https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/releases98/lyr2003/rjan2003/04012003/r040120033.html
http://www.ipcs.org/comm_select.php?articleNo=994

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Consider the following statements about Missile Technology Control Regime
1. MTCR is a multilateral export control regime formed in 1987 by the NATO allies’ countries.
2. It imposes legally binding obligations on Partners that seek to limit the proliferation of missiles
and missile technology.
3. India is not the member of the regime.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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b) 1 and 3
c) 2 only
d) None
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect
Currently, there are 35

members in the regime
including India. China is not a
member of the regime.
Every member is supposed to

establish national export
The Missile Technology
control policies for
Control Regime was
ballistic missiles, cruise
started in 1987 by the G-7
missiles, unmanned aerial
industrialized countries
It is not a legally binding vehicles, space launch
namely, the USA, UK,
treaty on the members. It is o vehicles, drones, remotely
Canada, France, Germany,
nly an informal political piloted vehicles, sounding
Japan, and Italy. It was
understanding. rockets, and underlying
started to check the
components and
proliferation of unmanned
technologies.
delivery systems for nuclear
weapons India applied for a
membership to the MTCR in
June 2015. India was
supported by the USA and
France in its application.
India became a member of the
MTCR in 2016.
Source: https://mtcr.info/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/

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Missile Feature
Indigenously developed Air Droppable

1. SAHAYAK-NG
Container.
Medium Altitude Long Endurance unma

2. Rustom
nned combat air vehicle
3. Pralay Surface-to-surface tactical missile.
a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D
Your Answer: A
Explanation
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Match 1 Match 2 Match 3
Correct Correct Correct
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It is a newly developed surf

Rustom (Warrior) is a Medium ace-to-surface tactical
The SAHAYAK-NG, an air Altitude Long Endurance unman missile.
droppable container was ned combat air vehicle (UCAV)
tested successfully by being developed by the Defence It is a derivative of Prithvi
the Defence Ministry. It Research and Development Defence Vehicle (PDV) exo-
is the first indigenously Organisation. atmospheric interceptor
developed air droppable which can destroy enemy
container. The design for Rustom UAV has weapons at high altitudes.
been derived from National
The SHAYAK-NG was Aerospace Laboratories’ light It has a payload of 1 tonne
designed by Defence canard research aircraft developed and it has the capacity to
Research Development under the leadership of late Prof strike targets 350 km away.
Organization (DRDO) Rustom Damania.
and Avantel, a private It can travel up to 500 km if
company. It will replace the Heron UAVs of the payload is halved.
the Indian armed forces.
· The SAHAYAK-NG will It is propelled by solid-
help to provide critical Rustom UAV will be able to enter fuel rocket.
engineering stores to 250 km inside the enemy territory
ships that are deployed and can carry a variety of cameras It can fly faster than the
more than two thousand and radars for surveillance. conventional missiles in its
kilo metres from the class and can evade ballistic
coast. Rustom-H variant is a multi altitude missile defence system.
long endurance UAV that has a
· https://pib.gov.in/ twin-engine for carrying out It will be launched from its
PressReleseDetailm.asp surveillance and reconnaissance own canister-based
x?PRID=1684799 missions. It will have a payload transport erector launcher.
capacity of 350 kg.
· https://www.pib.gov.in/
https://www.drdo.gov.in/rustom-1 PressReleasePage.aspx?
PRID=1784136

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INDRA, RAJENDRA, Rohini and Aslesha terms recently in news are 358362
a) Cyber security initiatives of Indian army.

b) Tri-service exercises of Indian military in Indian Ocean.
c) Radar systems used by Indian Armed forces.
d) Border security technology developed by DRDO.
Correct Answer: C
Your Answer: D
Explanation
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
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The Indian Doppler Radar (INDRA) series of

2D radars were developed by India’s DRDO
for the Army and Air Force. The INDRA-I is a
is a mobile surveillance radar for low level
target detection while the INDRA-II is for
ground controlled interception of targets.
RAJENDRA Trool Level Radar is a

multifunction electronically scanned phased
array Radar which is the heart of Aakash Air
Defence System. It is a passive electronically
scanned array (PESA) radar and is used to
guide Aakash missile to its target.
The Rohini is an operating in S-Band ground

based 3D medium range air surveillance
radar providing detection and tracking air
targets even under hostile EW operational
environment. It is capable of handling
multiple targets simultaneously and also
precisely calculate the height at which
projectiles are flying.
Aslesha Low Level Light-Weight Radar

(LLLR), is a S-Band, 3D, light weight, battery
powered and compact sensor which provides
3D surveillance. This radar is with multiple
beams and electronic scanning capability in
elevation and can be rapidly deployed in
various terrains like mountain tops, deserts
and even high rise buildings in urban areas to
help carryout aerial surveillance at low and
medium altitudes
Source: https://www.drdo.gov.in/technology-cluster-links/labs-products/191
https://www.news18.com/news/tech/here-are-the-radar-systems-used-by-indian-armed-forces-
indra-rajendra-aerostat-and-more-2059037.html

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1. Varunastra is heavy weight, electrically-propelled anti-submarine torpedo capable of targeting

quiet submarines.
2. It is capable of targeting submarines both in deep and shallow waters in an intense

countermeasures environment.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Correct Correct
It is capable of targeting quiet submarines

Varunastra is ship launched, heavy weight,
both in deep and shallow waters in an intense
electrically-propelled anti-submarine torpedo
countermeasures environment.
capable of targeting quiet submarines.
It is seven to eight metres long, weighs 1,500
The weapon has been jointly developed by
kg and has a diameter of 533 mm. The anti-
the Naval Science and Technology
submarine electric torpedo when fired can
Laboratory (NTSL), Visakhapatnam and
travel at 40 knots, or 74 kmph. The operatio
the Bharat Dynamics Limited -BDL (Hyd
nal range is 40 km and it can carry a war
erabad).
head weighing 250 kg.
Source: https://www.drdo.gov.in/varunastra
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2. K9 Vajra-T Gun is the self-propelled artillery gun, indigenously produced in India.

Choose the correct statements using the codes given below

Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3

Correct Incorrect Correct

This is the India’s first

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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3

Correct Correct Correct

HELINA is an acronym for “

· The 5 missiles (P-A-T-N-A) developed under this program are:

Ø Short range surface-to-surface missile (code-named Prithvi )↑↑

Ø Short range low-level surface-to-air missile (code-named Trishul)

Ø Medium range surface-to-air missile (code-named Akash )

Ø Third-generation anti-tank missile (code-named Nag )

1. It is an indigenously developed short-range surface-to-air missile (SRSAM) system.

2. It can target aircraft up to 30 km away, at altitudes up to 18,000 m.

Which missile is being spoken about in the above lines?

· It is an indigenously developed short-range surface-to-air missile (SRSAM) system. DRDO

· It can target aircraft up to 30 km away, at altitudes up to 18,000 m . It consists of Rohini

1. Agni-V is the most advanced surface-to-air indigenously built ballistic missile.

Choose the incorrect statements using the codes given below

· Agni-V is the most advanced surface-to-surface indigenously built ballistic missile.

· India describes the Agni – 5 missile system as a ‘weapon of peace’.

2. Cold launch system is safer compared to the hot launch system.

Choose the correct statement/s using the codes given below

Canister Based Launch System

Canister system Cold launch

1. It is named after the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva.

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d) All of the above

· Brahmos is named on the rivers Brahmaputra and Moskva .

a) United states of America

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1. It is a single-seat, single-jet engine, multirole light fighter.

2. It is designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics

Which aircraft is being spoken about in the above statements?

a) Advanced light helicopter ‘Dhruv’

· It is designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics

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Note: question asks for incorrect statements

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• Eight US made Apache helicopters

• India had signed a deal for 22 Apache

• The helicopter is capable of flying

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• Indian defence scientists demonstrated ASAT or anti-satellite missile capability successfully

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1. These weapon systems majorly use lasers and microwaves.

2. They have high accuracy and are very cost effective.

3. They can engage only one target at a given time.

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DEWs offer the following capabilities:

• They have pinpoint accuracy.

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