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MCQs on “The Role of Science and Technology in India’s Defense Sector”
1. Which organization is primarily responsible for research and development in India’s defense sector?
A. ISRO
B. DRDO
C. CSIR
D. BARC
Answer: B. DRDO
2. What is the full form of DRDO?
A. Defense Research and Deployment Organization
B. Defense Research and Development Organization
C. Directorate of Research and Defense Operations
D. Department of Research and Development Office
Answer: B. Defense Research and Development Organization
3. The Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) was initiated under the leadership of which Indian scientist?
A. Homi Bhabha
B. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C. Vikram Sarabhai
D. Satish Dhawan
Answer: B. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
4. What is the primary focus of India’s Astra missile?
A. Surface-to-air
B. Air-to-air
C. Air-to-surface
D. Anti-ship
Answer: B. Air-to-air
5. Which indigenous fighter aircraft was developed under India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program?
A. Tejas
B. Arjun
C. Trishul
D. Vikrant
Answer: A. Tejas
6. The INS Arihant is associated with which branch of India’s defense technology?
A. Submarine-launched ballistic missiles
B. Aircraft carriers
C. Stealth bombers
D. Anti-submarine warfare
Answer: A. Submarine-launched ballistic missiles
7. What is the purpose of India’s Agni series missiles?
A. Anti-tank warfare
B. Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM)
C. Short-range tactical strikes
D. Surface-to-air defense
Answer: B. Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM)
8. Which radar system, developed by DRDO, is used for surveillance and tracking?
A. Akash
B. Rohini
C. Nirbhay
D. Pinaka
Answer: B. Rohini
9. What is the name of India’s first indigenously developed nuclear-powered submarine?
A. INS Chakra
B. INS Kalvari
C. INS Arihant
D. INS Vikramaditya
Answer: C. INS Arihant
10. Which Indian satellite system supports real-time communication for military operations?
A. GSAT-7
B. Cartosat
C. RISAT
D. Astrosat
Answer: A. GSAT-7
11. What is the primary role of the Akash missile?
A. Anti-ship
B. Surface-to-air defense
C. Ballistic missile strikes
D. Tactical nuclear strikes
Answer: B. Surface-to-air defense
12. Which Indian-made battle tank is considered a significant technological advancement in armored warfare?
A. T-72 Ajeya
B. Arjun
C. Bhishma
D. Vijayanta
Answer: B. Arjun
13. The Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system was developed for what purpose?
A. Anti-aircraft defense
B. Long-range artillery support
C. Naval warfare
D. Air-to-ground attacks
Answer: B. Long-range artillery support
14. Which missile defense system is designed to intercept and destroy enemy ballistic missiles in mid-air?
A. Barak 8
B. Prithvi Air Defense (PAD)
C. BrahMos
D. Nirbhay
Answer: B. Prithvi Air Defense (PAD)
15. The BrahMos missile is a joint venture between India and which country?
A. France
B. Israel
C. Russia
D. USA
Answer: C. Russia
16. What is the range of the Agni-V missile?
A. 500-1,000 km
B. 1,000-2,500 km
C. 2,500-5,000 km
D. Over 5,000 km
Answer: C. 2,500-5,000 km
17. Which stealth frigate is part of India’s Project 17?
A. INS Shivalik
B. INS Vikrant
C. INS Kalvari
D. INS Chakra
Answer: A. INS Shivalik
18. What is the purpose of India’s RISAT series satellites?
A. Weather forecasting
B. Border surveillance
C. Deep space exploration
D. Communication
Answer: B. Border surveillance
19. DRDO’s Rustom is an example of which defense technology?
A. Fighter aircraft
B. Submarine
C. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
D. Missile defense system
Answer: C. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
20. What is the significance of Project Varsha?
A. Development of missile systems
B. Naval base for nuclear submarines
C. Stealth fighter jets program
D. Anti-tank warfare initiative
Answer: B. Naval base for nuclear submarines
21. What is the primary use of the K-15 missile?
A. Anti-submarine warfare
B. Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)
C. Anti-aircraft defense
D. Air-to-surface attacks
Answer: B. Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)
22. Which laboratory under DRDO specializes in aeronautics?
A. ARDE
B. ADA
C. RCI
D. NAL
Answer: B. ADA
23. The term “Make in India” in defense technology focuses on what aspect?
A. Importing foreign equipment
B. Enhancing indigenous defense manufacturing
C. Outsourcing defense research
D. Privatizing the defense sector
Answer: B. Enhancing indigenous defense manufacturing
24. Which technology is crucial for India’s Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapon?
A. Laser technology
B. Kinetic kill vehicle
C. Electromagnetic pulse
D. Hypersonic missiles
Answer: B. Kinetic kill vehicle
25. Project 75 is associated with which defense program?
A. Fighter aircraft development
B. Submarine construction
C. Drone warfare
D. Satellite development
Answer: B. Submarine construction
26. The Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor is part of which program?
A. Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD)
B. Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP)
C. Space Security Program
D. Anti-Terrorism Program
Answer: A. Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD)
27. What does the term “Stealth Technology” refer to in defense?
A. Enhanced radar systems
B. Invisibility to radar detection
C. High-speed missiles
D. Advanced communication systems
Answer: B. Invisibility to radar detection
28. Which Indian UAV is designed for surveillance in high-altitude regions?
A. Lakshya
B. Nishant
C. Rustom-II
D. Netra
Answer: C. Rustom-II
29. India’s Gaganyaan mission contributes to which aspect of defense technology?
A. Space warfare preparedness
B. Missile development
C. Maritime surveillance
D. Submarine technology
Answer: A. Space warfare preparedness
30. What is the role of India’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC)?
A. Developing defense technology
B. Managing nuclear weapons and missile systems
C. Conducting aerospace research
D. Overseeing international defense collaborations
Answer: B. Managing nuclear weapons and missile systems
