Mock Test

Defence Technology Part-1

by Anish
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Total Questions: 49

1. The motto of Defence Research and Development Organization is: [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Balasya Mulam Vigyanam
Solution:

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is the premier agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, charged with the military's research and development, headquartered in Delhi, India.

DRDO was formed in 1958 from the amalgamation of the then already functioning Technical Development Establishment (TDEs) of the Indian Army and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production (DTDP) with the Defence Science Organization (DSO).

The motto of DRDO is: "Balasya Mulam Vigyanam" - the source of strength is science - which drives the nation in peace and war.

2. Where did the Indian Army establish a Quantum Laboratory in Madhya Pradesh in 2021? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Mhow
Solution:Indian armed forces are doing dedicated investment in quantum technologies for some time now. During 2021, Indian Army set up a Quantum Computing Laboratory at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.

This laboratory has been established with the help of the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).

Research undertaken by Indian Army in the field of Quantum Technology will help leapfrog into next generation communication and transform the current system of cryptography by the Indian Armed Forces to Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

3. The name of India's first indigenous anti-radiation missile is: [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) Rudram
Solution:A New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM), Rudram-1, was successfully flight-tested on 9th October, 2020 by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

It was launched from SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft onto a radiation target located on Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. This is the first indigenous anti-radiation missile of India. It has a range of up to 200 km and it can be launched from altitudes of 500 m to 15 km and speeds of 0.6 to 2 Mach.

An anti-radiation missile can locate and target any radiation-emitting source like enemy radars, communication towers, and other Radio Frequency (RF) emitting targets.

4. India's Anti tank missile is: [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (c) Nag
Solution:'Nag' is a "Fire and Forget" anti-tank missile developed in India. Land based Nag Missile has a range of 500 m to 4 Km. Its first successful test was done on November 24, 1990. It uses nitramine-based smokeless extruded double base sustainer propellant.

5. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below. [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

List-IList-II
A. Prithvi1. Multi-barrel rocket launcher
B. Trishul2. A remote operated battlefield inspection vehicle
C. Pinaka3. Surface-to-surface missile
D. Nishant4. Surface to Air Missile

Code :

ABCD
(a)1234
(b)3412
(c)4312
(d)2314
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:

Prithvi-Surface to surface missile

Trishul- Surface to air missile

Pinaka- multi-barrel rocket launcher

Nishant- A remote operated battlefield inspection vehicle.

6. Which of the following is not a missile? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (c) Pinaka
Solution:
  •  Agni is a family of ballistic missiles with varying ranges.
  •  Akash is a surface-to-air missile system.
  •  Nag is an anti-tank guided missile.
  • Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher system.

7. India’s surface to air missile is - [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Trishul
Solution:Trishul is a short range surface to air missile developed by India as a part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development program. Prithvi and Agni are tactical surface to surface short range ballistic missiles, while Nag is an anti-tank missile.

8. Which one of the following is correctly matched? [U.P.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) NAG – Anti-tank missile
Solution:Given options with right matches:

  • (a) Trishul – Surface to surface missile: Trishul is actually a short-range, surface-to-air missile.

  • (b) Prithvi – Surface to air missile: The Prithvi series of missiles are short-range ballistic missiles, primarily surface-to-surface.

  • (c) NAG – Anti-tank missile:  NAG is a third-generation anti-tank guided missile.

  • (d) Pinaka – Light combat aircraft:  The Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher system.

9. Which of the following is India's surface to surface defence missile [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

Correct Answer: (d) Prithvi
Solution:Prithvi is India's surface to surface defence missile while Akash is a medium-range mobile surface to air missile defence system.

10. Match the following : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

List IList II
A. Akash1. Kashiram
B. Bahujan Samaj party2. A surface-to-air missile
C. Prithvi3. A surface-to-surface missile
D. Mirage 20004. Fighter plane

Code:

ABCD
(a)1234
(b)2134
(c)1342
(d)3421
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:

Akash is a medium range surface-to-air missile.

Kanshiram was the founder of Bahujan Samaj Party.

Prithvi is a surface to surface missile.

Mirage 2000 is a French multirole single engine fourth-generation jet fighter.

Anish

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