CDS Defence and Military Knowledge 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does CDS stand for in the context of the Indian military?
- Chief of Defence Staff (Correct answer)
- Combined Defence Services
- Central Defence System
- Command Defence Structure
Correct answer: Chief of Defence Staff
CDS stands for Chief of Defence Staff, India's highest-ranking uniformed military officer, a position created in 2019.
Question 2: The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located in which city?
- Dehradun (Correct answer)
- Pune
- Khadakwasla
- Nashik
Correct answer: Dehradun
The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and trains officers for the Indian Army.
Question 3: What is the highest gallantry award in India during wartime?
- Param Vir Chakra (Correct answer)
- Maha Vir Chakra
- Vir Chakra
- Ashoka Chakra
Correct answer: Param Vir Chakra
Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is the highest wartime gallantry award in India, equivalent to the Victoria Cross.
Question 4: The Indian Navy's official motto is derived from which ancient text?
- Atharva Veda (Correct answer)
- Rig Veda
- Bhagavad Gita
- Mahabharata
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces uses the motto 'Touch the Sky with Glory'?
- Indian Air Force (Correct answer)
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Coast Guard
Correct answer: Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force motto is 'Nabha Sparsham Deeptam' meaning 'Touch the Sky with Glory', from the Bhagavad Gita.
Question 6: The Officers Training Academy (OTA) for the Indian Army is located in which city?
- Chennai (Correct answer)
- Pune
- Gaya
- Dehradun
Correct answer: Chennai
The Officers Training Academy (OTA) is located in Chennai (formerly Madras), Tamil Nadu.
CDS Defence and Military Knowledge 1
What does CDS stand for in the context of the Indian military?