Defence Technology

141. What is the range capability of Agni-P Ballistic Missile ?

What is the range capability of Agni-P Ballistic Missile ?

[amp_mcq option1=”1,000 – 2,000 km” option2=”2,000 – 3,000 km” option3=”3,000 – 4,000 km” option4=”4,000 – 5,000 km” correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is A. Agni-P (Prime) is a new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile developed by DRDO with a reported range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km.
Agni-P is a canister-based missile, making it more mobile and allowing for quicker readiness and launch. It is a two-stage solid propellant missile.
This missile is a part of the Agni series of missiles and incorporates advanced technologies. It is a significant upgrade from earlier missiles in its range class. It was successfully tested in 2021 and subsequent years.

142. Pinaka, developed in India, is a

Pinaka, developed in India, is a

[amp_mcq option1=”battle tank.” option2=”multi-barrel rocket launcher.” option3=”anti-tank guided missile.” option4=”armoured utility vehicle.” correct=”option2″]

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Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket launcher system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India. It is designed to fire a range of rockets rapidly against area targets.
It is an artillery weapon system used for indirect fire.
Pinaka has been inducted into the Indian Army and has undergone various upgrades. Its development is part of India’s efforts towards self-reliance in defence technology.

143. Which one of the following is a decommissioned aircraft carrier?

Which one of the following is a decommissioned aircraft carrier?

[amp_mcq option1=”INS Rajput” option2=”INS Chakra” option3=”INS Khanderi” option4=”INS Viraat” correct=”option4″]

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INS Viraat was an aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy. It was originally HMS Hermes of the Royal Navy and was acquired by India in 1987. It was decommissioned from service on March 6, 2017.
Decommissioned means the ship has been retired from active service.
INS Rajput was a guided-missile destroyer (decommissioned in 2021). INS Chakra refers to nuclear submarines leased from Russia. INS Khanderi is a Kalvari-class submarine commissioned in 2019.

144. Which among the following IN ship(s) participated in the SIMBEX-19 ?

Which among the following IN ship(s) participated in the SIMBEX-19 ?

  • 1. INS Kolkata
  • 2. INS Shakti
  • 3. INS Vikrant

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 3″ option2=”1 and 2 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1 only” correct=”option2″]

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INS Kolkata and INS Shakti participated in SIMBEX-19.
SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) is an annual bilateral naval exercise. In 2019 (SIMBEX-19), which took place in the South China Sea, Indian Naval Ships Kolkata (a guided-missile destroyer) and Shakti (a fleet support ship/tanker) participated along with other Indian Navy assets. The modern INS Vikrant (India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier) was commissioned much later, in 2022.
SIMBEX is the longest uninterrupted naval exercise India has with any other country. It is aimed at enhancing inter-operability between the two navies and strengthening maritime security cooperation.

145. Which one of the following manufacturers is engaged in upgradation of

Which one of the following manufacturers is engaged in upgradation of the Swedish 155-mm Bofors Howitzer under the project ‘Dhanush’?

[amp_mcq option1=”Bharat Electronics Limited” option2=”Ordnance Factory Board” option3=”Bharat Dynamics Limited” option4=”Mishra Dhatu Nigam” correct=”option2″]

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The ‘Dhanush’ project involves the indigenization and upgradation of the 155mm x 45 calibre Bofors Howitzer into a 155mm x 45/52 calibre artillery gun. At the time the project was ongoing and the question likely pertains to the primary developer, the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) was the entity responsible for the manufacture of the Dhanush gun.
Dhanush is a towed howitzer developed by the OFB, based on the transfer of technology agreement for the Bofors FH-77B howitzer. It is often referred to as the ‘desi Bofors’ and is considered one of the first long-range artillery guns indigenously produced in India.
Following the restructuring of the Ordnance Factory Board in 2021, the production of large-calibre weapons like the Dhanush now falls under the purview of one of the new Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), specifically Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), based in Kanpur. However, at the time referenced by the question, OFB was the correct answer.

146. What is India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) called?

What is India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) called?

[amp_mcq option1=”Vikrant” option2=”Virat” option3=”Vaibhav” option4=”Varaha” correct=”option1″]

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India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), referred to as IAC-I during its development, was commissioned into the Indian Navy as INS Vikrant.
INS Vikrant was designed by the Directorate of Naval Design of the Indian Navy and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, Kerala. It is the largest warship ever built in India.
INS Virat was India’s second aircraft carrier (previously HMS Hermes of the Royal Navy) and served the Indian Navy from 1987 to 2017. INS Vikrant (the first carrier, purchased from the UK) served from 1961 to 1997. The new indigenous carrier was named ‘Vikrant’ as a tribute to India’s first aircraft carrier.

147. The two defence industrial corridors announced by the Finance Minister

The two defence industrial corridors announced by the Finance Minister in his 2018 Budget speech are coming up in which of the following States?

[amp_mcq option1=”Odisha and West Bengal” option2=”Punjab and Haryana” option3=”Gujarat and Maharashtra” option4=”Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu” correct=”option4″]

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In the Union Budget 2018-19, the then Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, announced the establishment of two defence industrial corridors in India. These corridors were planned to be set up in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
The aim was to promote indigenous production of defence equipment by clustering defence manufacturing units, thereby creating a conducive ecosystem for the defence industry.
These corridors are intended to connect various public and private defence manufacturing units, suppliers, and associated industries within the respective states to boost investment, innovation, and job creation in the defence sector.

148. The policy on strategic partnerships in defence was approved by the Mi

The policy on strategic partnerships in defence was approved by the Ministry of Defence in May 2017. Which of the following is not among the four segments identified by the Ministry for acquisition through the strategic partnership route?

[amp_mcq option1=”Artillery guns” option2=”Fighter aircraft and helicopters” option3=”Submarines” option4=”Armoured fighting vehicles and main battle tanks” correct=”option1″]

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Artillery guns were not among the four segments identified by the Ministry of Defence in May 2017 for acquisition through the strategic partnership route.
– The strategic partnership policy aimed to build domestic capabilities by selecting private sector players to partner with global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for the production of complex defence platforms.
– The four segments identified in the policy were:
1. Submarines
2. Naval Utility Helicopters
3. Fighter Aircraft
4. Armoured Fighting Vehicles/Main Battle Tanks
– The policy intended to provide a level playing field for the private sector and move towards ‘Make in India’ in defence manufacturing for large, complex platforms.
– Artillery guns are procured through various routes, including outright purchase, licensed production, or specific procurement schemes, but were not part of the initial four identified segments under the strategic partnership model.

149. ‘Tejas’ is the name of which one of the following?

‘Tejas’ is the name of which one of the following?

[amp_mcq option1=”Main battle tank” option2=”Nuclear submarine” option3=”Light combat aircraft” option4=”Aircraft carrier” correct=”option3″]

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Tejas is the name of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) developed by India.
– ‘Tejas’ is a single-engine, delta wing, multirole light fighter designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
– The Tejas program was launched in the 1980s to replace India’s aging MiG-21 fighters. It achieved Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) in 2013 and Final Operational Clearance (FOC) in 2019.
– Options A, B, and D refer to different types of defence platforms: Main Battle Tank (like Arjun), Nuclear Submarine (like Arihant), and Aircraft Carrier (like INS Vikrant).

150. Which one of the following is not an Air Defence Missile system?

Which one of the following is not an Air Defence Missile system?

[amp_mcq option1=”Akash” option2=”Trishul” option3=”Tatra” option4=”Astra” correct=”option3″]

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The correct option is C) Tatra.
Tatra is a Czech manufacturer of vehicles, particularly heavy-duty trucks, which are often used as platforms for various military systems, including missile launchers. However, Tatra itself is a vehicle manufacturer, not a missile system.
Akash is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile system developed by India. Trishul was a short-range surface-to-air missile, part of India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). Astra is an indigenous beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. All three (Akash, Trishul, Astra) are types of missile systems used for air defence or aerial combat, unlike Tatra which is a vehicle.
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