Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a component of India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)?

Accepted Answer

India's IGMDP, launched in 1983, developed five missile systems: Prithvi (short-range ballistic missile), Agni (intermediate-range ballistic missile), Akash (surface-to-air missile), Trishul (short-range air defence system), and Nag (anti-tank missile). BrahMos is a separate Indo-Russian joint venture, not part of IGMDP.

Question 2

Which of the following is a hypersonic cruise missile developed by India?

Accepted Answer

BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile, not hypersonic. Hypersonic refers to speeds exceeding Mach 5. India's hypersonic missile programme includes the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), which was successfully tested in 2023.

Question 3

Which of the following is a key characteristic of BrahMos cruise missile, a joint development between India and Russia?

Accepted Answer

BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India (Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO) and Russia (NPO Mashinostroyenia). It is named after two rivers: Brahmaputra (India) and Moskva (Russia). BrahMos is known for its supersonic speed of Mach 2.8 to 3.0, making it one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world. It can be launched from multiple platforms including ships, submarines, and aircraft.

Question 4

What is the range of the Agni-V ballistic missile developed by India?

Accepted Answer

The Agni-V is India's long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a range of approximately 5,000 km. It was successfully tested in 2012 and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. It is part of India's strategic deterrence capability.

Question 5

Which Indian naval ship is the first aircraft carrier to be fully designed and built in India?

Accepted Answer

INS Vikrant is India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, fully designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. It was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 2 September 2022. The earlier INS Vikramaditya was acquired from Russia (formerly Admiral Gorshkov).

Question 6

What is the operational range of the Brahmastra missile system being developed by India?

Accepted Answer

Note: There is no missile system officially named 'Brahmastra' in India's defence arsenal as of 2024. This is a trick question. India has BrahMos (supersonic cruise missile with ~300 km range) and Brahmos-NG (extended range variant), but not 'Brahmastra'. The question tests whether students can distinguish between actual and fictional defence systems.

Question 7

Which defence research organization in India is primarily responsible for the development of missile systems?

Accepted Answer

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is responsible for the development of missile systems in India. Within DRDO, the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) and various missile development centres like Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) and Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) work on missile development.

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of the Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system being developed by India?

Accepted Answer

The Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system is designed to detect, track, and intercept incoming aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. It is a layered air defence system with both exoatmospheric and endoatmospheric interception capabilities.

Question 9

Which Indian defence organisation is primarily responsible for the development of missiles under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)?

Accepted Answer

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is responsible for India's IGMDP, which was conceived by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The programme developed missiles like Agni, Prithvi, Akash, Trishul, and Nag.

Question 10

Which Indian defence research organization developed the Akash missile system?

Accepted Answer

The Akash missile system was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), specifically by its Bangalore-based facility. It is India's indigenously developed medium-range surface-to-air guided missile system.

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of the Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system developed by India?

Accepted Answer

India's BMD system, also known as the Air Defence System (ADS), is designed to detect, track, and intercept incoming aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles at various altitudes.

Question 12

The Akash missile system, developed by India's DRDO, is primarily designed for which defence application?

Accepted Answer

The Akash missile is a medium-range surface-to-air guided missile system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is designed for air defence against aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles at medium ranges (up to 30 km in its latest variants).

Question 13

Which of the following is the primary propulsion system used in India's Arihant-class submarines?

Accepted Answer

India's Arihant-class submarines, developed under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) programme, are powered by an indigenous pressurized heavy-water reactor (PHWR) that drives a steam turbine propulsion system. This makes India one of only a few nations with nuclear-powered submarine capability. The Arihant, commissioned in 2016, represents a significant milestone in India's defence technology and strategic deterrence.

Question 14

The INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in which year?

Accepted Answer

INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, was commissioned on 2 September 2022. It is a 40,000-tonne carrier built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. The carrier is named after the original INS Vikrant that played a crucial role in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.

Question 15

Which Indian missile is known as the 'Pride of India' and is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India and Russia?

Accepted Answer

BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. It is named after the Brahmaputra (India) and Moskva (Russia) rivers. It travels at speeds of Mach 2.8–3.0 and is considered one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world.

Question 16

The BrahMos missile, a joint venture between India and Russia, is classified as which type of weapon system?

Accepted Answer

BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. It is classified as a cruise missile with a speed of Mach 2.8 to 3.0, making it one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world.

Question 17

The Akash air defence system, developed by India's DRDO, is a surface-to-air missile system designed to defend against aircraft at what maximum altitude?

Accepted Answer

The Akash air defence system is designed to engage targets at a maximum altitude of approximately 18,000 metres (18 km). The system has a range of about 25-30 km and can track and engage multiple targets simultaneously using its Rajendra radar.

Question 18

Which radar system is indigenously developed by India for air defence and is used by the Indian Air Force?

Accepted Answer

The Rajendra radar is an indigenous phased array radar system developed by India's DRDO. It is a 3D surveillance and targeting radar used in the Akash air defence system. The name 'Rajendra' is derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'king of kings,' reflecting India's indigenous defence capability.

Question 19

Which radar system is used by the Indian Navy for long-range air surveillance and is based on the Phased Array Antenna technology?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Navy uses the IAI Elta EL/M-2248 MF-STAR (Multi-Function Surveillance and Targeting Radar) on its Kolkata-class destroyers. However, India is also developing indigenous radar systems like the AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar. The question tests knowledge of phased array radar technology used in Indian naval platforms.

Question 20

Which of the following is the primary propulsion system used in India's Arihant-class nuclear submarines?

Accepted Answer

India's Arihant-class submarines, developed under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) programme, are powered by a pressurized heavy-water reactor (PHWR) that drives a steam turbine propulsion system. This makes India one of the few nations with indigenous nuclear submarine capability.

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