MCQs on India's Agni-V Missile Test

1.

The DRDO's Advanced Counter-Drone System has been deployed for security at several high-profile events in India. Which of the following events saw its deployment for enhanced security?

A Annual Republic Day Parade in Delhi

B G20 Summit in New Delhi

C Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort

D All of the above

2.

The DRDO's Counter-Drone System typically employs a combination of technologies for both soft-kill and hard-kill mechanisms. Which of the following is NOT a common component of such a system?

A Radar and RF (Radio Frequency) detection systems

B GPS spoofing and RF jammers

C High-energy laser and kinetic kill systems

D Advanced weather forecasting sensors

3.

What is the primary objective of the Advanced Counter-Drone System developed by DRDO?

A To enhance drone surveillance capabilities for border security.

B To develop offensive drone swarms for military operations.

C To detect, identify, and neutralize hostile drones.

D To provide logistical support for drone manufacturing.

4.

The recent successful test-firing of the Agni-V missile was conducted from which test facility?

A Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota

B Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur

C Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island), Odisha

D Pokhran Test Range, Rajasthan

5.

Which Indian organization is responsible for the design and development of the Agni series of missiles, including Agni-V?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

C Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

D Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

6.

Agni-V is primarily classified as which type of missile, and what is its approximate strike range?

A Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM), 700-1000 km

B Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM), 2000-3000 km

C Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), over 5000 km

D Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM), 3500 km

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-05-14