MCQs on Defense & Security: Shakti-IX, Pralay-II, Coastal Guard

1.

What is a key operational advantage of the new Interceptor Boats?

A Ability to operate in extreme deep-sea conditions

B High speed and maneuverability in shallow waters

C Ability to carry heavy artillery

D Unlimited endurance without refueling

2.

Which organization is responsible for the construction of these Interceptor Boats for the Indian Coast Guard?

A Hindustan Shipyard Limited

B Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Shipyard

C Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

D Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

3.

What is the primary role of the newly commissioned Interceptor Boats by the Indian Coast Guard?

A Deep-sea oil exploration

B Coastal surveillance and search and rescue operations

C Strategic nuclear deterrence

D Long-range ballistic missile testing

4.

The 'Pralay' missile system is powered by which type of propulsion?

A Liquid fuel engine

B Solid propellant rocket motor

C Ramjet engine

D Nuclear thermal propulsion

5.

What is the key feature of the 'Pralay' missile that makes it difficult to intercept?

A It uses stealth technology only

B It can change its path mid-air

C It is purely subsonic

D It is launched from submarines only

6.

What type of missile is the 'Pralay' developed by DRDO?

A Surface-to-Air Missile

B Quasi-ballistic Surface-to-Surface Missile

C Anti-Tank Guided Missile

D Cruise Missile

7.

Which Indian Army regiment participated in the 'Shakti-IX' exercise?

A Rajput Regiment

B Sikh Regiment

C Gorkha Rifles

D Bihar Regiment

8.

Where was the 'Shakti-IX' joint military exercise conducted?

A Meghalaya, India

B Provence, France

C Rajasthan, India

D Brittany, France

9.

What is the primary objective of the joint military exercise 'Shakti-IX' between India and France?

A Naval cooperation in the Indian Ocean

B Counter-terrorism and sub-conventional operations

C Cyber warfare defense

D Space surveillance

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-04-24