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Latest Defence MCQ Objective Questions

Defence Question 1:

 Exercise Khaan Quest, in which the Indian Army is participating, is hosted by which country?

  1. Kazakhstan
  2. Russia
  3. United States
  4. Mongolia

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : Mongolia

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The Correct Answer is ​Mongolia.

In News

  • Indian Army contingent arrives in Mongolia for Exercise Khaan Quest.

Key Points

  • Indian Army contingent arrived in Mongolia for Exercise Khaan Quest.

  • It is a multinational peacekeeping exercise.

  • Started in 2003 as a bilateral drill between the U.S. and Mongolian Armed Forces.

  • Became multinational in 2006, now conducted annually.

  • Focus: Interoperability, readiness, and peacekeeping operations under UN Charter Chapter VII.

  • Enables sharing of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for joint military operations.

  • Strengthens military readiness in multinational settings for peace support roles.

Defence Question 2:

What is the location of Exercise Shakti-2025?

  1. Jodhpur
  2. La Cavalerie
  3. Toulouse
  4. Marseille

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : La Cavalerie

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The Correct Answer is La Cavalerie.

In News

  • India-France joint military drill exercise shakti-2025 to be held in France from June 18 to July 1.

Key Points

  • Exercise Shakti-2025 is the 8th edition of the India-France joint military exercise.

  • It will be held from 18th June to 1st July 2025 at La Cavalerie, France.

  • Objective: Enhance joint military capabilities in multi-domain operations within sub-conventional scenarios.

  • It aims to promote the exchange of tactics, techniques, and procedures for joint operations.

  • Strengthens defence cooperation and bilateral relations between India and France.

Defence Question 3:

The term “Shahed Drones”, recently seen in the news, refers to:

 

  1. Israeli surveillance UAVs used for intelligence collection.
  2. Iranian-made loitering munitions designed for one-way explosive attacks.
  3. Chinese hypersonic missiles with drone-based targeting systems.
  4. NATO’s latest AI-powered aerial reconnaissance system.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Iranian-made loitering munitions designed for one-way explosive attacks.

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The correct answer is option 2.

In News

  • Shahed drones have been prominently used in recent geopolitical conflicts, with Iran supplying them to Russia, which refers to the Shahed-136 as “Geran-2” in its military operations.

Key Points

  • Shahed drones are Iranian-made unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), particularly the Shahed-136, developed by Shahed Aviation Industries. Hence, Option B is correct.
  • Designed for one-way kamikaze missions, they carry explosive warheads and detonate upon impact.
  • The Shahed-136 variant features a delta-wing design, weighs ~200 kg, and has a range of 1,000–2,500 km.
  • These drones use GPS/GLONASS guidance and are difficult to jam, with newer variants incorporating AI and advanced navigation algorithms.

Additional Information

  • The distinctive “moped-like” sound is due to its piston engine.
  • Warheads can include fragmentation, thermobaric, and shrapnel types, enhancing battlefield lethality.
  • Shahed-136 is larger than Shahed-131, which is lighter with a shorter range and smaller payload.

Defence Question 4:

Which decommissioned Indian Navy ship is being converted into India’s first underwater museum?

  1. INS Jalashwa
  2. INS Guldar
  3. INS Vikrant
  4. INS Sindhurakshak
  5. None of the above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : INS Guldar

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The correct answer is INS Guldar.

In News

  • The Indian Navy handed over the decommissioned Landing Ship Tank INS Guldar to the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) for conversion into an underwater museum.

Key Points

  • The project will transform INS Guldar into India’s first underwater museum and artificial reef.
  • A thorough cleaning process will be undertaken to remove pollutants and obtain environmental clearances.
  • The initiative promotes marine conservation, generates livelihood opportunities, and enhances India's underwater tourism.
  • The scuttled ship site will also serve as a training ground for Indian Navy divers, fostering collaboration between the Navy and MTDC.

Additional Information

  • INS Vikrant
    • India’s first aircraft carrier, decommissioned in 1997.
    • A new aircraft carrier with the same name was commissioned in 2022.
  • INS Jalashwa
    • An amphibious transport dock currently in service.
    • Acquired from the US Navy and commissioned in 2007.
  • INS Sindhurakshak
    • A Russian-made submarine that suffered an explosion and sank in 2013.
    • Was part of the Indian Navy’s Sindhughosh-class submarines.

Defence Question 5:

The term "Exercise Cyclone - 2025," recently seen in the news, is related to:

  1. A cyber warfare simulation program conducted by NATO
  2. A naval drill conducted by India and the USA
  3. A disaster management exercise in the Indian Ocean region
  4. A joint military exercise between India and Egypt
  5. None of the above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : A joint military exercise between India and Egypt

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The correct answer is option 4

In News

  • The 3rd edition of Exercise CYCLONE has begun.

 Key Points

  • It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Egypt aimed at enhancing defence cooperation. Hence, option 4 is correct. 
  • Location: Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan
  • The first edition of the exercise was conducted in 2023 in India.
  • The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism, high-intensity combat, and survival techniques.
  • Training includes real-world scenarios and tactical drills to improve coordination between the two forces.
  • It strengthens defence ties and interoperability between India and Egypt.

Top Defence MCQ Objective Questions

Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), he is the _______ CDS of India. 

  1. First
  2. Second
  3. Third 
  4. Fourth

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Second

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The correct answer is Second.Key Points

  • The Government announced Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) as the new CDS.
  • He is the second CDS of India. ​
  • General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, and VSM assumed office as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on September 30, 2022.

Confusion Points

  • ​Manoj Mukund Naravane was not Chief of Defence Staff, he served as the 27th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army.
  • Both positions are different.
  • The position of CDS has been vacant since the demise of India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat.

Additional Information

  • ​The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is the military head and acts as the single-point advisor to the Government of India in matters of India’s military.
  • He is also the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC) of the Indian Armed Forces.
  • The Chief also heads the Department of Military Affairs.
  • The first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat took office on 1 January 2020.
  • The creation of the post of CDS was first recommended after the 1999 Kargil War.

What is ‘MPATGM’, that was successfully tested by the 

The Defence Research and Development Organisation in January 2022?

  1. Ballistic missiles
  2. An Anti-Ship Missile
  3. An Anti-Tank Missile
  4. Anti-radiation missile

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : An Anti-Tank Missile

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The correct answer is An Anti-Tank Missile.

Key Points

  • DRDO on 11 January 2022 successfully flight tested the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).
  • The anti-tank missile was flight-tested in its final deliverable configuration.
  • The indigenously developed MPATGM is a low-weight, fire and forget missile.
  • The missile has a miniaturized infrared imaging seeker and advanced avionics for onboard control and guidance.

Additional Information

  • ​Important Current Affairs on DRDO in 2021-22:
    • In December 2021, the nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully tested off the coast of Odisha by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
    • It’s a two-stage canisterized missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 kilometres.
      • Chairman DRDO:  Dr. Samir V Kamat 
      • DRDO Headquarters: New Delhi.
      • DRDO Established: 1958.
    • In December 2021, India has successfully test-fired a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) off the Balasore coast in Odisha.
    • DRDO and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed Helicopter launched (air-launched) Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) Missile from the Pokhran range in Rajasthan.
    • List of DRDO Missile with range:
      • Prithvi II- 250–350 Km
      • Brahmos- 400 Km
      • Shaurya- 700 to 1,900 km
      • Pranash- 200 Km
      • K-4 nuclear- 3500 Km
      • Nirbhay: 1500 Km
      • Agni P Ballistic Missile: 1000 to 2000 Km
      • Akash-NG: 27-30 Km
      • Agni-5: 5000 Km

Konkan naval exercise is conducted between which two countries?

  1. India-Bangladesh
  2. India-Sri Lanka
  3. India-United Kingdom
  4. India-China

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : India-United Kingdom

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The correct answer is the India-United Kingdom.

Key Points

  • Konkan naval exercise
    • Konkan naval exercise is conducted between the India-United Kingdom. Hence, Option 3 is correct.
    • The Bilateral KONKAN exercise provides a platform for the two Navies to periodically exercise at sea and in harbor, to build interoperability and share best practices.
    • The KONKAN series of exercises commenced in 2004, and since then has grown in scale.
    • Naval cooperation between India and the United Kingdom is based on the long-term strategic relationship between both countries.
    • Exercise Konkan is a great opportunity to reinforce the India-UK defence partnership, deepening understanding of how both the Navies can work together to counter maritime threats. This sits alongside a wide range of UK activity in the Indian Ocean – covering military, multilateral, and commercial engagement.

Additional Information

  • List of important Indian bilateral army exercises.

Exercise Name

Participant Nations

Sampriti

India & Bangladesh

Mitra Shakti

India & Sri Lanka

Maitree Exercise

India & Thailand

Vajra Prahar

India & US

Yudh Abhyas

India & US

Nomadic Elephant

India & Mongolia

Garuda Shakti

India & Indonesia

Shakti Exercise

India & France

Dharma Guardian

India & Japan

Surya Kiran

India & Nepal

Hand in Hand Exercise

India & China

SIMBEX

India & Singapore

Shakti Exercise

India & France

The 9th Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE - 2022 has been held between India and _____________.

  1. Madagascar
  2. Maldives
  3. Mauritius
  4. Seychelles

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : Seychelles

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The correct answer is Seychelles.

Key Points

  • The 9th Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2022 between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) is being conducted from 22-31 March 2022.
  • It is being conducted at Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA), Seychelles.
  • An Infantry Platoon strength each from both the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) along with Company Headquarters will be participating in this exercise.

Additional Information 

  • A 20-day joint military exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL-2022), aimed at synergy in warfare involving assets of the Indian Navy, Air Force, and Army was carried out off the western coast in the Arabian Sea.
  • It concluded on 25 January 2022.
  • The 15th edition of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka biennial trilateral exercise 'Dosti', which began in the Maldives on 20 November 2021, concluded on 24 November 2021.
  • The Chief of the Naval Staff is Admiral R Hari Kumar (As of Feb 2022).
  • The headquarters of the Indian Navy is Integrated Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.
  • Below are the list of Exercises and Participating Nations: 
Military Exercise Participating Countries 
Ajeya Warrior India and United Kingdom
Sampriti India and Bangladesh
Vajra Prahar India and US
Garuda Shakti India and Indonesia
Surya Kiran India and Nepal
Hand in Hand Exercise India and China

Which of the following set of countries participated in the Malabar Naval Exercise 2020?

  1. India, Japan and the US
  2. India, Israel and the US
  3. India, Australia, Israel and the US
  4. India, Australia, Japan and the US

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : India, Australia, Japan and the US

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The correct answer is India, Australia, Japan and the US.

Key Points

  • Malabar exercise is a naval exercise which is being conducted between
    • India
    • USA
    • Japan
    • Australia
  • 2020 Malabar exercise was conducted in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in two phases.
  • The 24th edition of the MALABAR maritime exercise, hosted by the Indian Navy (IN) in two phases, concluded in the Arabian Sea on 20 Nov 20. 
  • Phase 1 of the exercise involving participation by the Indian Navy (IN), United States Navy (USN), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN), was conducted off Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal from 3-6 November 2020. 
  • The second phase was conducted in the Arabian Sea from 17-20 November 2020.
  • Indian Navy’s participation in Phase 2 was led by Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, and included
    • Aircraft carrier Vikramaditya
    • Indigenous destroyers Kolkata and Chennai
    • Stealth frigate Talwar
    • Fleet Support Ship Deepak 
    • Indigenously built submarine Khanderi
    • P8I and IL-38 maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

Additional Information

  • India and the USA conduct Yudh Abhyas (Army) 
  • Tiger Triumph - Tri-Services  exercise between India and USA
  • Indra Dhanush - India and UK (Air Force)
  • Ajeya Warrior - India and UK
  • Hand in Hand - India, and China (Army)
  • Vajra Prahar - Special forces of India and USA

Chushul Valley, recently seen in news is located in which state/Union Territory?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Ladakh
  4. Sikkim

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Ladakh

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The correct answer is Ladakh.


In News

  • Chushul is one of the five officially agreed Border Personnel Meeting points between the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army of China for regular consultations and interactions between the two armies to improve relations.

Important Points

  • It is a village in Leh, Ladakh, India. Hence option 3 is correct.
  • It is located in the Durbuk tehsil, in the area known as “Chushul valley”.
  • It is close to Rezang La and Pangong Lake at a height of 4,360 metres.
  • This place is famous for the Indian Army who fought to the ‘last man, last round’ at Rezang La (Chushul) on November 18, 1962.
    • Without this crucial victory, the territory might have been captured by China.

Who has taken over as the 24th Chief of Indian Coast Guard on 31 December 2021?

  1. Rajendra Rathore
  2. Krishnaswamy Natarajan
  3. Tanmay Tripathi
  4. VS Pathania

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : VS Pathania

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The correct answer is VS Pathania.

Key Points

  • Director-General VS Pathania took over as the 24th Chief of Indian Coast Guard on 31 December.
  • He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College, New Delhi.
  • He is also the recipient of the President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service, Tatrakshak Medal for gallantry.
  • Director-General VS Pathania succeeds 23rd DG Krishnaswamy Natarajan.

Additional Information

  • In August 2021, CDS General Bipin Rawat has presented a book “OPERATION KHUKRI” by authors Major General Rajpal Punia and Ms Damini Punia.
  • The book highlights the Indian Army’s successful rescue mission in Sierra Leone as part of the United Nations.
  • Indian Navy has commissioned the 4th Scorpene-class submarine INS Vela on November 27th, 2021.
  • On November 22nd, 2021,  INS Visakhapatnam, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
  • Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) launched the first large survey vessel Sandhayak for the Indian Navy on December 7th, 2021.
  • On December 22nd, 2021, the Indian Navy’s indigenous stealth guided-missile destroyer ‘Mormugao’ went for her maiden sea trials.

The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise, ‘VARUNA,’ is being conducted between India and ______country in the Arabian Sea in March-April 2022?

  1. Japan
  2. France
  3. USA
  4. UK

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : France

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The correct answer is France.

Key Points

  • The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies – ‘VARUNA’ is being conducted in the Arabian Sea from 30 Mar – 03 Apr 22.
  • The Bilateral Naval Exercises between the two Navies were initiated in 1993.
  • The exercise was christened ‘VARUNA’ in 2001 and has become a vital part of India – France strategic bilateral relationship.

Important Points

  • Various units including ships, submarines, maritime patrol aircraft, fighter aircraft and helicopters of the two navies are participating in the exercise. 
  • These units will endeavour to enhance and hone their operational skills in maritime theatre, augment inter-operability to undertake maritime security operations and demonstrate their commitment to promote peace, security and stability in the region as an integrated force. 

Additional Information

  • List of Important Military Exercises of India:
Participating Countries Exercises
Japan Dharma Guardian, JIMEX
USA Yudhabhayas, Vajra Prahar, Spitting Cobra
UK Ajey Warrior, KONKAN, Indradhanush

India’s short-range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi II was successfully test-fired from ______. 

  1. Rutland Island, Andaman
  2. Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
  3. Chandipur, Odisha
  4. Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Chandipur, Odisha

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The correct answer is Chandipur, Odisha.Key Points

  • A ballistic missile is a weapon that is shot through the sky over a great distance and then falls to the ground and explodes.
  • DRDO successfully test launched the short-range ballistic missile in January 2023 from Odisha State.
  • Prithvi-II was carried out on January 10, 2023, from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
  • Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed Surface-to-Surface Missile Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM).
Additional Information
  • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is a military research and development wing of the Ministry of Defence, with headquarters in New Delhi, India. It was founded in 1958.
  • Prithvi missile was India’s first indigenous ballistic missile.
  • Wheeler Island, also known as Dr Abdul Kalam Island, is an island on the off-shores of Odisha in India, which hosts the Integrated Test Range missile testing facility.
  • It is operated by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

A multi-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise, 

Sea Dragon 22 is being held between six countries in the Pacific Ocean. Which of the following country is not a participant in the exercise?

  1. India
  2. Australia
  3. Canada
  4. China

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : China

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The correct answer is China.

Key Points

  • India is among the six Indo-Pacific nations participating in a multi-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Pacific Ocean.
  • The Sea Dragon 22 exercise began on January 5, 2022, along with the navies of the USA, India, Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea.
  • The exercise is primarily centered on anti-submarine warfare training and will involve more than 270 hours of in-flight training.

Additional Information​ 

  • The 15th edition of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka biennial trilateral exercise 'Dosti', which began in the Maldives on 20 November 2021, concluded on 24 November 2021.
  • The Chief of the Naval Staff is Admiral R Hari Kumar.
  • The headquarters of the Indian Navy is Integrated Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.
  • Below are the list of Exercises and Participating Nations: 
    Military Exercise Participating Countries 
    Ajeya Warrior India and United Kingdom
    Sampriti India and Bangladesh
    Vajra Prahar India and US
    Garuda Shakti India and Indonesia
    Surya Kiran India and Nepal
    Hand in Hand Exercise India and China

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