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MCQs on “India’s Advances in Defense Technology”
1. Which Indian organization is responsible for developing defense technologies in India?
- A) DRDO
- B) ISRO
- C) HAL
- D) BHEL
Answer: A) DRDO
2. What is the name of India’s first indigenous nuclear submarine?
- A) INS Vikrant
- B) INS Arihant
- C) INS Chakra
- D) INS Saryu
Answer: B) INS Arihant
3. Which is the first Indian missile to achieve the capability of nuclear delivery?
- A) Agni-1
- B) Prithvi-I
- C) BrahMos
- D) Agni-III
Answer: A) Agni-1
4. Which Indian defense technology is a joint venture between India and Russia?
- A) BrahMos Missile
- B) GSLV Rocket
- C) Tejas Fighter Jet
- D) Akash Missile
Answer: A) BrahMos Missile
5. What is the name of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier?
- A) INS Vikrant
- B) INS Viraat
- C) INS Chakra
- D) INS Vikramaditya
Answer: A) INS Vikrant
6. The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) developed by India is named:
- A) Vikrant
- B) Tejas
- C) Arjun
- D) Shakti
Answer: B) Tejas
7. India’s missile defense system, known as the Advanced Air Defence (AAD), was developed by:
- A) ISRO
- B) DRDO
- C) HAL
- D) Navy
Answer: B) DRDO
8. What is the range of the BrahMos missile?
- A) 300 km
- B) 500 km
- C) 800 km
- D) 1000 km
Answer: B) 500 km
9. Which Indian defense technology is designed for both land and sea-based platforms?
- A) Agni-V
- B) BrahMos
- C) Akash
- D) S-400
Answer: B) BrahMos
10. Which is the main purpose of the Indian National Satellite System (INSAT)?
- A) Communication and broadcasting
- B) Earth observation
- C) Meteorological observations
- D) Both A and C
Answer: D) Both A and C
11. India successfully tested the world’s highest and fastest supersonic cruise missile called:
- A) Agni
- B) BrahMos
- C) Nirbhay
- D) S-400
Answer: B) BrahMos
12. The primary goal of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is to:
- A) Develop space technologies
- B) Improve agriculture in India
- C) Develop cutting-edge defense technologies
- D) Develop nuclear power plants
Answer: C) Develop cutting-edge defense technologies
13. India’s indigenous artillery system, which is capable of firing 52 km, is known as:
- A) Dhanush
- B) Pinaka
- C) Pinaka MK-II
- D) Vikrant
Answer: A) Dhanush
14. The purpose of the Akash missile system is to provide defense against:
- A) Submarine attacks
- B) Ground forces
- C) Air threats
- D) Satellite threats
Answer: C) Air threats
15. Which of these is India’s first indigenously developed heavy tank?
- A) Arjun
- B) T-90
- C) T-72
- D) Leopard
Answer: A) Arjun
16. India has successfully developed and tested a satellite killer weapon known as:
- A) Suryan
- B) Shakti
- C) Astra
- D) Mission Shakti
Answer: D) Mission Shakti
17. The “Made in India” light utility helicopter is known as:
- A) Dhruv
- B) LCH (Light Combat Helicopter)
- C) Prithvi
- D) Vajra
Answer: B) LCH (Light Combat Helicopter)
18. The main advantage of the indigenous Tejas aircraft is:
- A) Longer range
- B) Lightweight and multi-role capabilities
- C) Superior missile capabilities
- D) Higher bomb load
Answer: B) Lightweight and multi-role capabilities
19. Which organization developed the Nirbhay missile, India’s first long-range cruise missile?
- A) ISRO
- B) DRDO
- C) HAL
- D) Indian Navy
Answer: B) DRDO
20. India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) was initiated in:
- A) 1980
- B) 1983
- C) 1990
- D) 1995
Answer: B) 1983
21. What is the main function of the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI aircraft?
- A) Strategic bombing
- B) Surveillance and reconnaissance
- C) Multi-role combat and air superiority
- D) Ground attack
Answer: C) Multi-role combat and air superiority
22. Which defense system is India acquiring to enhance its air defense capabilities?
- A) S-400
- B) Patriot missile defense system
- C) Iron Dome
- D) C-RAM
Answer: A) S-400
23. The DRDO successfully tested a surface-to-air missile named:
- A) Astha
- B) Akash
- C) Agni-V
- D) Trishul
Answer: B) Akash
24. The main objective of the Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) developed by DRDO is to:
- A) Target air threats
- B) Attack enemy tanks and armored vehicles
- C) Defend airspace
- D) Destroy surface-to-air missiles
Answer: B) Attack enemy tanks and armored vehicles
25. Which Indian satellite was launched to enhance surveillance and reconnaissance for defense purposes?
- A) INSAT-4CR
- B) GSAT-6A
- C) Cartosat-2
- D) GSAT-12
Answer: C) Cartosat-2
26. Which Indian company is responsible for manufacturing the Indian army’s main battle tank, the Arjun?
- A) HAL
- B) DRDO
- C) BHEL
- D) L&T
Answer: B) DRDO
27. India’s Agni missile series is primarily designed for:
- A) Surface-to-air defense
- B) Submarine warfare
- C) Nuclear deterrence
- D) Anti-ballistic missile defense
Answer: C) Nuclear deterrence
28. The development of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-1) is a major milestone for India’s:
- A) Space defense capabilities
- B) Naval forces
- C) Air defense systems
- D) Ground warfare technologies
Answer: B) Naval forces
29. The DRDO developed the indigenous Radars to detect aerial threats. What is the name of this radar system?
- A) Rajendra
- B) Uttara
- C) Bhaskar
- D) Vishal
Answer: A) Rajendra
30. India’s Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapon system was tested under the name:
- A) Mission Bhagirath
- B) Mission Shakti
- C) Project Trishul
- D) Operation Sagar
Answer: B) Mission Shakti