AFCAT Defense Knowledge 5

Question 1

What is the operational range of India's Prithvi-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile?

Accepted Answer

350 km

Answer

Prithvi-II has a range of approximately 350 km and can carry a warhead of up to 500 kg.

Question 2

Which international organization publishes the annual 'Military Balance' report on global defense?

Accepted Answer

International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)

Answer

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) publishes 'The Military Balance,' an annual assessment of global military capabilities.

Question 3

The Indian Air Force's 'Tejas' Light Combat Aircraft is manufactured by which company?

Accepted Answer

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Answer

Tejas is designed by DRDO's ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency) and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Question 4

Which exercise is the largest annual naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy?

Accepted Answer

TROPEX

Answer

TROPEX (Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise) is the largest biennial exercise conducted by the Indian Navy to validate combat readiness.

Question 5

The Aksai Chin region, disputed between India and China, is administered by which country?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

Aksai Chin is currently administered by China but claimed by India as part of the Ladakh region.

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