Defence - General Knowledge Questions

A)
France
B)
Japan
C)
Oman
D)
Indonesia

Correct Answer :   Japan

Originally begun in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the United States, Japan became a permanent partner in 2015. Past non-permanent participants include Singapore and Australia.

A)
January 15
B)
February 1
C)
October 8
D)
December 4

Correct Answer :   December 4

A)
Training of Naval pilots
B)
Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance
C)
VIP movements of President and other dignitaries
D)
Transport of troops from ships to bases and vice versa

Correct Answer :   Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance

India's long-range maritime snooping and anti-submarine warfare capabilities have received a huge boost with these Poseidon-8Is. Parrikar, who flew in to INS Rajali on board a Boeing P-8I from Port Blair, described the aircraft as one of the best for surveillance in the world today.

A)
Sagar Prahari Bal
B)
Sagar Nigrani Bal
C)
Sagar Suraksha Bal
D)
Sagar Rakshak Bal

Correct Answer :   Sagar Prahari Bal

A)
C – 130J Hercules
B)
C – 17 Globemaster
C)
IIyushin - 78
D)
IIyushin - 76

Correct Answer :   IIyushin - 78

The Ilyushin IL-78 air-to-air refueling tanker aircraft is a four-engine tanker principally used for in-flight refueling. It was designed and developed on the basis of a similar predecessor, the IL-76, and has the Nato reporting name Midas.

A)
Secunderabad
B)
Gaya
C)
Pune
D)
Jabalpur

Correct Answer :   Gaya

Established in 1963, the first academy is located in Alandur, a southern neighbourhood of Chennai. A new academy was set up at Gaya in 2011; but was given the go-ahead in December 2019 to be disbanded.

A)
Pune
B)
Khadki
C)
Kanpur
D)
Avadi

Correct Answer :   Avadi

The Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) is located at Avadi in Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. HVF was set up in 1961 by the Ordnance Factory Board, Government of India to manufacture heavy battlefield equipment, including Vijayantas, Kartik BLT, M-46 Catapult and T-72 Ajeya tanks.

A)
Spacecraft
B)
Mars Rover
C)
Missile System
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Missile System

The trials of Helina – Indian Army version of a Missile system was carried out recently from an Advanced Light Helicopter. Additionally, Dhruvastra – the Indian Air Force Version of the same missile system was also tested.
These systems were designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

A)
France
B)
Germany
C)
Russia
D)
United Kingdom

Correct Answer :   France

The Rafale fighter jets of India and France are set to carry out wargames named SKYROS in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

A)
Indian Air Force
B)
Indian Army
C)
Indian Navy
D)
Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer :   Indian Coast Guard

A Fast Patrol Vessel named “ICGS Kanaklata Barua” has been commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard.