AFCAT General Awareness & Military Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Indian Air Force exercise involves joint training with the United States Air Force?
- Cope India (Correct answer)
- Red Flag
- Iron Fist
- Tasman Saber
Correct answer: Cope India
Cope India is a bilateral air exercise conducted between the Indian Air Force and the United States Air Force.
Question 2: The 'Param Vir Chakra' is awarded for acts of valor in the face of the enemy — what is its equivalent in the US military?
- Medal of Honor (Correct answer)
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star
Correct answer: Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military decoration, equivalent to India's Param Vir Chakra.
Question 3: What does the abbreviation 'AWACS' stand for in military aviation?
- Airborne Warning and Control System (Correct answer)
- Advanced Weapons and Combat System
- Aerial Warfare and Communication Suite
- Airborne Weapon Aiming and Control System
Correct answer: Airborne Warning and Control System
AWACS stands for Airborne Warning and Control System, a type of aircraft providing surveillance and command functions.
Question 4: Which missile system is jointly developed by India and Russia and is considered the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile?
- BrahMos (Correct answer)
- Agni-V
- Prithvi
- Akash
Correct answer: BrahMos
BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia.
Question 5: The Indian Air Force's aerobatic display team is known as:
- Surya Kiran (Correct answer)
- Thunderbolts
- Sky Warriors
- Blue Angels
Correct answer: Surya Kiran
Surya Kiran is the IAF's aerobatic display team, performing precision flying demonstrations at air shows.
Question 6: Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a national emergency?
- Article 352 (Correct answer)
- Article 356
- Article 360
- Article 370
Correct answer: Article 352
Article 352 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to proclaim a National Emergency on grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
Question 7: What is the role of a 'Forward Air Controller' (FAC) in military operations?
- To direct aircraft to ground targets from a forward position (Correct answer)
- To control air traffic at military airfields
- To coordinate aerial refueling operations
- To manage radar systems at air defense bases
Correct answer: To direct aircraft to ground targets from a forward position
A Forward Air Controller directs combat aircraft to engage ground targets from a position close to the front line.
AFCAT General Awareness & Military Knowledge 2
Which Indian Air Force exercise involves joint training with the United States Air Force?