MCQs on Defense & Security: Varuna Exercise, DRDO Missile

1.

What is the primary purpose of conducting flight tests for advanced missile systems by DRDO?

A To showcase military power to neighboring countries

B To validate the performance, accuracy, and reliability of the missile technology

C To reduce the defense budget

D To train civilian pilots

2.

Which of the following is a surface-to-air missile system developed by DRDO?

A Agni-V

B Akash

C BrahMos

D Prithvi

3.

Which organization is responsible for the design and development of advanced missile systems in India?

A ISRO

B DRDO

C HAL

D BHEL

4.

What is the primary objective of the 'Varuna' naval exercise?

A To conduct joint space research

B To enhance interoperability and share best practices in maritime operations

C To establish a new military base

D To conduct land-based border security drills

5.

In which year did the bilateral naval exercise 'Varuna' between India and France first commence?

A 1993

B 2001

C 2005

D 2010

6.

The 'Varuna' naval exercise is a bilateral maritime engagement between India and which country?

A United States

B France

C United Kingdom

D Japan

Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-07-30