Defense & Security MCQs: LCA Tejas, Swathi Radar, DRDO

461.

Which of the following naval assets were part of the 'Varuna' 2026 exercise?

A Only submarines

B Aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, submarines, and maritime patrol aircraft

C Only aircraft carriers

D Only destroyers and frigates

462.

The 'Varuna' exercise is designed to enhance:

A Land warfare capabilities

B Interoperability and coordination between the navies

C Space exploration cooperation

D Cyber warfare tactics

463.

In which sea did the 2026 edition of 'Varuna' conclude?

A Bay of Bengal

B Arabian Sea

C Mediterranean Sea

D South China Sea

464.

What is the name of the annual bilateral naval exercise between India and France?

A Malabar

B Gagan Shakti

C Varuna

D Desert Knight

465.

The evolving nature of warfare necessitates the adoption of technologies like:

A Steam engines

B Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

C Carrier pigeons

D Manual signaling

466.

The emphasis on indigenous development under 'Make in India' aims to boost:

A Foreign investment in defense

B Domestic defense manufacturing capabilities

C Import of military hardware

D International defense collaborations only

467.

The procurement aims to enhance the ability to conduct missions with:

A Limited accuracy

B Precision

C High risk to operators

D Reduced range

468.

Which branches of the Indian Armed Forces will benefit from this drone procurement?

A Only Indian Army

B Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force

C Only Indian Air Force

D Indian Navy and Coast Guard

469.

The acquisition of advanced drones reflects India's commitment to:

A Reducing its defense budget

B Leveraging cutting-edge technology to maintain a strategic edge

C Focusing solely on traditional warfare

D Increasing reliance on foreign military aid

470.

What is a significant advantage of using drones in modern warfare mentioned in the text?

A Increased risk to personnel

B Reduced operational reach

C Reduced risk to personnel

D Higher operational costs