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  1. What does CDS stand for in the context of the Indian military?

    Answer: Chief of Defence Staff

    CDS stands for Chief of Defence Staff, India's highest-ranking uniformed military officer, a position created in 2019.

  2. The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located in which city?

    Answer: Dehradun

    The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and trains officers for the Indian Army.

  3. What is the highest gallantry award in India during wartime?

    Answer: Param Vir Chakra

    Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is the highest wartime gallantry award in India, equivalent to the Victoria Cross.

  4. The Indian Navy's official motto is derived from which ancient text?

    Answer: Atharva Veda

    The Indian Navy's motto 'Sham No Varuna' (May the Lord of the Water be auspicious unto us) is from the Atharva Veda.

  5. Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces uses the motto 'Touch the Sky with Glory'?

    Answer: Indian Air Force

    The Indian Air Force motto is 'Nabha Sparsham Deeptam' meaning 'Touch the Sky with Glory', from the Bhagavad Gita.

  6. The Officers Training Academy (OTA) for the Indian Army is located in which city?

    Answer: Chennai

    The Officers Training Academy (OTA) is located in Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu.

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