CDS Defence and Military Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Indian missile is named after the ancient god of fire?
- Agni (Correct answer)
- Prithvi
- Brahmos
- Nag
Correct answer: Agni
The Agni missile series is named after the Sanskrit word for fire and represents India's long-range ballistic missile capability.
Question 2: The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located in which state?
- Maharashtra (Correct answer)
- Uttarakhand
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
Correct answer: Maharashtra
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located at Khadakwasla, near Pune, in Maharashtra.
Question 3: Operation Vijay (1999) refers to which Indian military operation?
- Kargil War (Correct answer)
- 1971 Bangladesh Liberation
- Operation Pawan
- Siachen conflict
Correct answer: Kargil War
Operation Vijay was the Indian Army's successful operation to recapture peaks occupied by Pakistani forces in the 1999 Kargil War.
Question 4: Which Indian aircraft carrier was decommissioned in 2017?
- INS Viraat (Correct answer)
- INS Vikramaditya
- INS Vikrant
- INS Vishal
Correct answer: INS Viraat
INS Viraat, formerly HMS Hermes of the British Royal Navy, was decommissioned by India in 2017 after 27 years of service.
Question 5: The Siachen Glacier conflict between India and Pakistan began in which year?
- 1984 (Correct answer)
- 1999
- 1972
- 1965
Correct answer: 1984
India launched Operation Meghdoot in April 1984 to secure the Siachen Glacier, making it the world's highest battlefield.
Question 6: DRDO stands for which organization in India?
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (Correct answer)
- Defence Reconnaissance and Development Office
- Directorate of Research and Development Operations
- Department of Research and Defence Operations
Correct answer: Defence Research and Development Organisation
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is India's premier defence R&D agency under the Ministry of Defence.
CDS Defence and Military Knowledge 2
Which Indian missile is named after the ancient god of fire?