This is the Day-36 questions of the CAF Revision plan for prelims. The questions are based on the syllabus as provided in the schedule. Aspirants are requested to go through the detailed CAF strategy to understand the need of the UPSC prelims and to prepare well for the same. Attempt the questions honestly. The link to key answers and explanations of this test is at the end of the questions. The maximum time to attempt the 15 questions is 20 minutes.
Q.1) Consider the following statements about Agni V missile.
- It is an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range of over 5,000 km.
- It is powered by three stage solid fuelled missiles.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.2) Brahmos is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from
- Submarine
- Ships
- Aircraft
- Land
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).
- It is an informal political understanding among 35 member states that seek to limit the proliferation of missiles and missile technology.
- India recently became member of MTCR, with this India cannot develop missiles beyond the range of 500km.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.4) Avangard often in news is a
(a) Hypersonic missile system in Russia
(b) Russian made Naval ship recently imported by India.
(c) Russian missile system that resulted in Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 1989
(d) Russian made ultra-light howitzers
Q.5) With respect to ‘K-4 Missiles’ consider the following statements.
- The entire K family of missiles is a series of submarine-launched ballistic missiles.
- It uses a Ringer Laser Gyro Inertial navigation system.
- It is capable of cruising at hypersonic speed.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.6) Recently ‘Feihong-98’ is in news is a
(a) It is a world‘s largest unmanned transport aircraft developed by China.
(b) It is a world‘s largest fighter aircraft developed by China.
(c) It is a world‘s largest unmanned transport aircraft developed by Japan.
(d) It is a world‘s largest fighter aircraft developed by South Korea.
Q.7) Consider the following statements.
- NETRA is the first indigenously built Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS) developed by DRDO.
- Swathi is a Weapon Locating Radar, developed by DRDO‘s Electronics & Radar Development Establishment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.8) Consider the following statements about ‘INS Chakra’.
- It belongs to Akula-class nuclear powered Submarine.
- Though it is a nuclear powered submarine, it carries only conventional weapons and not nuclear tipped missiles.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.9) Which of the following stealth corvette derives its name from one of the islands in Aminidivi group of the Lakshadweep and Minicoy group of islands?
(a) INS Kiltan
(b) INS Chakra
(c) INS Shankul
(d) INS Shalki
Q.10) The biggest and heaviest ship to be operated by the Indian Navy is
(a) INS Vikramaditya
(b) INS Vishal
(c) INS Sahyadri
(d) INS Tarangini
Q.11) Which of the following is the part of Indian Navy‘s unique project ‘NavikaSagarParikrama’?
(a) INS Tarini
(b) INS Tarangini
(c) INS Trikand
(d) INS Trishul
Q.12) ‘INS Kohassa’ often in news is a
(a) stealth frigate
(b) stealth corvette
(c) Naval base
(d) Fast Patrol Vessel
Q.13) ‘NIRDESH’ Institute has been envisaged as a Centre of Excellence for
(a) India’s futuristic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) development programmes
(b) India’s futuristic fighter crafts development programmes
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) India’s futuristic shipbuilding programmes
Q.14) Consider the following statements with respect to INS Jalashwa.
- INS Jalashwa is an amphibious transport dock currently in service with the Indian Navy.
- It was procured from United States of America.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.15) What is “Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)”, sometimes seen in the news?
(a) An Israeli radar system
(b) India’s indigenous anti-missile Programme
(c) An American anti-missile system
(d) A defence collaboration between Japan and South Korea