Defence Technology Part-2

Total Questions: 49

21. Modern technology like BrahMos Supersonic missile by India is jointly developed by? [U.P. U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2013]

(a) The United States of America
(b) France
(c) Russia
(d) Japan

Correct Answer: (c) Russia

Solution:

A supersonic cruise missile 'BrahMos' is a joint venture between the Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroyenia and DRDO. The name BrahMos is formed from the names of two rivers, the Brahmaputra of India and the Moskva of Russia. It has a speed of 2.8 to 3.0 Mach, with an original range of 290 Km. The submarine variant of BrahMos was test-fired successfully for the first time from a submerged pontoon near Vishakhapatnam at the coast of Bay of Bengal on 20 March, 2013.

22. Supersonic Cruise Missile BrahMos is joint venture of which of the following? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) India and USA
(b) India and Israel
(c) India and China
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above

Solution:

23. 'Shaurya' is— [Uttarakhand U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

(a) An aircraft
(b) A Computer Virus
(c) A missile
(d) A submarine

Correct Answer: (c) A missile

Solution:

'Shaurya' is A missile. It's a nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface tactical missile developed by India.

24. On 18th October 2020, India successfully test fired which of the following missiles? [U.P. R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2016]

(a) BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile, Airforce version
(b) BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile, Naval version
(c) BrahMos Subsonic missile suitable for Army use
(d) BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile, Army version

Correct Answer: (b) BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile, Naval version

Solution:

The Naval version of BrahMos, the supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired on 18th October 2020 from Indian Navy’s indigenously-built stealth destroyer INS Chennai, hitting a target in the Arabian Sea. The missile successfully hit the target with pin-point accuracy after performing high-level and extremely complex maneuvers. BrahMos as ‘prime strike weapon’ will ensure the warships' invincibility by engaging naval surface targets at long ranges, thus making the destroyer another lethal platform of Indian Navy.

25. Which one of the following statements about BrahMos is not correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2006]

(a) It is a supersonic cruise missile.
(b) It has been built in India in collaboration with Russia.
(c) It was successfully test fired from Bay of Bengal on 22 March, 2010.
(d) Its flight range is 400 km.
(e) Both (c) & (d)

Correct Answer: (e) Both (c) & (d)

Solution:

BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile which has been built in India in collaboration with Russia. On 21 March, 2010, BrahMos missile was successfully test fired from a moving warship INS Ranvir off the Odisha coast (in Bay of Bengal). Its original flight range is 290 km. In 2019, India upgraded the missile with a new range of 500 km. Thus, option (c) and (d) are both not correct.

26. In March, 2009 the 'BrahMos Missile' was tested at— [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Pokhran
(b) Chandipur
(c) Cape Canaveral
(d) Shri Harikota

Correct Answer: (a) Pokhran

Solution:

BrahMos supersonic missile with a range of 290 km was tested in January, 2009 from Pokhran test range. Another highly maneuverable version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was test-fired on 9 January, 2013 from the coast of Visakhapatnam in Bay of Bengal.

27. The name of unmanned aircraft developed by Defence Research Organization (DRDO) is : [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) I.N.S. Virat
(b) Shalki
(c) Lakshya
(d) Sukhoi

Correct Answer: (c) Lakshya

Solution:

Lakshya is the first unmanned aircraft developed by India. It was developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of DRDO.

28. Which one of the following statements is true about Technology device called 'NETRA'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) It is a device which permits a blind man to read.
(b) It is a device which allows the human to undertake right reconnaissance.
(c) It is an unmanned aerial vehicle which can travel up to 300 metres high.
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) It is an unmanned aerial vehicle which can travel up to 300 metres high.

Solution:DRDO has developed an Unmanned Aerial vehicle (UAV) especially for Anti-terrorist and counter-insurgency operations. The 1.5kg UAV 'Netra', is a collaborative development project between Idea Forge and DRDO's Pune-based labs (R&D). It is able to fly up to height of 200-300 meters.

29. On 20th February, 2018 who became the first-ever Indian female to fly solo 'MIG-21 Bison'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

(a) Avani Chaturvedi
(b) Mohana Singh
(c) Bhawana Kanth
(d) Shivangi Singh

Correct Answer: (a) Avani Chaturvedi

Solution:

Flying officer Avani Chaturvedi created history by becoming the first Indian woman pilot of Indian Airforce (IAF) to complete a solo flight in MIG-21 Bison fighter aircraft on 20th February, 2018.

30. Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the F-18 Super Hornet? [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2002]

(a) It is a fighter plane, which is built by U.S. aerospace company.
(b) It can be used during both day and night.
(c) Worldwide eight countries are using it in Air Force.
(d) It is built by HAL with the help of Boeing company.

Correct Answer: (c) Worldwide eight countries are using it in Air Force.

Solution:

F-18 Super Hornet is an American fighter plane, which is built by Boeing (a U.S. aerospace company). Indian company HAL has provided some tools for it. It can be used during both day and night. Presently U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Kuwait Air Force are using this fighter plane. Thus, statement of option (c) is not correct.

« Previous 1 234 5 Next »

Defence Technology Part-2

21. Modern technology like BrahMos Supersonic missile by India is jointly developed by? [U.P. U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2013]

22. Supersonic Cruise Missile BrahMos is joint venture of which of the following? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

23. 'Shaurya' is— [Uttarakhand U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

24. On 18th October 2020, India successfully test fired which of the following missiles? [U.P. R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2016]

25. Which one of the following statements about BrahMos is not correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2006]

26. In March, 2009 the 'BrahMos Missile' was tested at— [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

27. The name of unmanned aircraft developed by Defence Research Organization (DRDO) is : [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

28. Which one of the following statements is true about Technology device called 'NETRA'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

29. On 20th February, 2018 who became the first-ever Indian female to fly solo 'MIG-21 Bison'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

30. Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the F-18 Super Hornet? [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2002]

Related Posts