Defence Technology includes modern military equipment, missiles, fighter aircraft, naval systems, drones, radar, cyber security and indigenous defence technologies developed by India. It is an important General Science topic for UPSC, CDS, NDA, SSC and other competitive examinations.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
List-I List- II
Prithvi 1. Multi-barrel rocket launcher
Trishul 2. A remote operated battlefield inspection vehicle
Pinaka 3. Surface-to-surface missile
Nishant 4. Surface to Air Missile
Code:
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(B) 3 4 1 2
Prithvi - Surface to surface missile
Trishul - Surface to air missile
Pinaka - Multi-barrel rocket launcher
Nishant- A remote operated battlefield inspection vehicle.
Ques: 2
India's first Beyond-Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile indigenously designed & developed by Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) is:
Correct Answer:
(C) Astra
Astra is an all-weather beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization. It is the first air-to-air missile developed by India. Astra is designed to be capable of engaging targets of varying range and altitude allowing for engagement of both short-range targets at a distance of 20 km and long-range targets up to a distance of 80 km.
Ques: 3
In the context of military operations, which of the following statements best describes the term "Amphibious Operations"?
Correct Answer:
(C) An attack launched from the sea, combining naval and landing forces to achieve strategic objectives, often including operations on hostile shores with air participation.
Amphibious Operations: An attack launched from the sea by naval, air, and landing forces, specifically involving landing on a hostile shore with extensive air participation. Hence, option 3 is correct. It provides guidance to Commanders to conduct amphibious operations in the Indian Ocean Region, where strategic coordination is essential. Amphibious operations serve as the best example of multi-domain operations, demonstrating seamless cohesion between naval, air, and land forces.
Ques: 4
Which of the following aircraft is an air-to-air refueller of the Indian Air Force?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Ilyushin I1-78
The Ilyushin II-78 is a Soviet four-engined aerial refuelling tanker. The Indian Air Force refers to the aircraft as 'MARS' (Mid-Air Refuelling System) and has raised a new unit (No. 78 sqn).
Ques: 5
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the list:
List-I List-II
A. Arihant 1. American Cryogenic Rocket
B. Awacs 2. Anti-tank missile
C. Atlas Centaur 3. Israel developed Falcon for Air Force
D. D. Nag 4. Atomic Submarine
Code:
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(B) 4 3 1 2
Ques: 6
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Correct Answer:
(B) Phalcon : Cruise missile supplied by Russia to India
The Phalcon is an Israeli manufactured Airborne Early Warning Command and Control (AEWC&C) system. It provides real time surveillance of a few hundred kilometres of territory and also command and control. It can pick up a low-flying aircraft, a missile and provide an advance warning after correlation. India bought 3 of them for $ 1.1 billion from Israel to maintain air superiority in a battle. Other pairs are correctly matched.
Ques: 7
With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a surface-to-surface missile.
2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.
3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 only
Agni-IV is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni-II Prime. It is to be noted that Agni missiles are long range, nuclear weapon capable surface to surface ballistic missiles. Agni-IV has two stages of solid propulsion and a payload with re-entry heat shield. Agni-IV can take a warhead of 1 ton and it is 4000 km range nuclear capable ballistic missile. So only statement (1) is correct.
Ques: 8
From the following options who is called the manufacturer of fully indigenous Indian missile programme.
Correct Answer:
(D)
Dr. Abdul Kalam
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was an Indian Scientist and administrator, who also served as the 11th president of India from 2002 to 2007. He played a vital role in the development of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) in India. Nag, Agni, Prithvi, Trishul and Akash missiles are developed under this program. For his significant contribution in this field, he was awarded 'Bharat Ratna' in 1997.
Ques: 9
Which one of the following statements is not correct about ‘Shaurya’ ?
Correct Answer:
(C) It has a Striking Range of 900 km
Shaurya is a short-range canister-launched hypersonic surface to surface tactical ballistic missile being developed by DRDO's Advanced Systems Laboratory at Hyderabad. The maximum range is estimated to be 700 km along with 1000 kg of Payload. It was successfully test-fired from the integrated test range at Chandipur, Odisha on 24 September, 2011.
Ques: 10
Where was the Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility (VINETRA) commissioned?
Correct Answer:
(C) Visakhapatnam
The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility, also known as VINETRA, was commissioned at INS Satavahana in Visakhapatnam by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief, Eastern Naval Command. Visakhapatnam is home to the Eastern Naval Command, one of the three command-level formations of the Indian Navy. This city hosts key naval establishments, including the Naval Dockyard, and serves as a strategic location for India's maritime defence. The VINETRA facility enhances the escape capabilities of the crew from distressed Kalvari-class submarines, aligning with India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and highlighting the nation's focus on self-reliance in defence capabilities.
Ques: 11
Which organization successfully completed the first phase trials of the Light Tank ‘Zorawar’?
Correct Answer:
(A) DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed the first phase of trials for the Light Tank ‘Zorawar’. This achievement highlights DRDO’s role in advancing India’s indigenous defence technology. The trials, conducted on September 13, 2024, demonstrated the tank’s exceptional performance in desert terrain and its readiness for high-altitude deployment. Developed in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro, the Zorawar light tank showcases DRDO’s commitment to enhancing India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing and technology.
Ques: 12
Where was the Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility (VINETRA) commissioned?
Correct Answer:
(C) Visakhapatnam
The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility, also known as VINETRA, was commissioned at INS Satavahana in Visakhapatnam by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief, Eastern Naval Command. Visakhapatnam is home to the Eastern Naval Command, one of the three command-level formations of the Indian Navy. This city hosts key naval establishments, including the Naval Dockyard, and serves as a strategic location for India's maritime defence. The VINETRA facility enhances the escape capabilities of the crew from distressed Kalvari-class submarines, aligning with India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and highlighting the nation's focus on self-reliance in defence capabilities.
Ques: 13
What type of missile is the VL-SRSAM, recently tested by India?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Surface-to-air missile
The VL-SRSAM, or Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile, is a defensive weapon system designed to counter close-range aerial threats. India recently successfully tested it off the Odisha coast, demonstrating its capabilities. The test was conducted by DRDO in collaboration with the Indian Navy, and it met all performance expectations. Surface-to-air missiles like the VL-SRSAM play a crucial role in air defence by intercepting and neutralizing incoming aerial targets and enhancing the security of military installations and naval assets.