Defense & Security MCQs: Military Exercises, DRDO & Procurement

1.

The acquisition of advanced maritime surveillance aircraft by the Indian Navy is aimed at strengthening its presence in which region?

A Indian Ocean Region

B Arctic Ocean

C Atlantic Ocean

D Pacific Ocean

2.

What is the primary role of these newly acquired advanced maritime surveillance aircraft?

A To conduct long-range reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare.

B To perform close air support missions.

C To transport troops and equipment.

D To engage in air-to-air combat.

3.

Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces recently acquired advanced maritime surveillance aircraft?

A Indian Navy

B Indian Air Force

C Indian Army

D Indian Coast Guard

4.

The Akash-NG missile system is designed to intercept which type of aerial threats?

A All types of aerial targets including drones and low-flying aircraft.

B Only ballistic missiles.

C Only cruise missiles.

D Only fighter jets.

5.

What does 'NG' stand for in the Akash-NG missile system?

A Next Generation

B New Generation

C Naval Guidance

D National Guard

6.

Which organization successfully tested the advanced Akash-NG missile system?

A DRDO

B ISRO

C HAL

D BEL

7.

What is the primary objective of the 'Vajra Prahar' exercise?

A To enhance interoperability and share best practices in special operations.

B To conduct joint naval patrols in the Indian Ocean.

C To test new missile defense systems.

D To provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

8.

In which state was the recent 'Vajra Prahar' special forces exercise held?

A Himachal Pradesh

B Rajasthan

C Uttarakhand

D Sikkim

9.

The 'Vajra Prahar' exercise is a joint special forces exercise between India and which other country?

A United States

B United Kingdom

C France

D Japan

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-06-10