CDS Defence and Military Knowledge 2

Question 1

Which Indian missile is named after the ancient god of fire?

Accepted Answer

Agni

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra

Answer

The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located at Khadakwasla, near Pune, in Maharashtra.

Question 3

Operation Vijay (1999) refers to which Indian military operation?

Accepted Answer

Kargil War

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

INS Viraat

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

1984

Answer

India launched Operation Meghdoot in April 1984 to secure the Siachen Glacier, making it the world's highest battlefield.

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