MCQs on India's Agni-V Missile Test

61.

What is the primary role of the 'Varunastra' torpedo in naval warfare?

A Anti-submarine warfare against enemy submarines.

B Anti-surface warfare against enemy ships.

C Coastal surveillance and reconnaissance.

D Mine-laying operations.

62.

Who is the manufacturer of the 'Varunastra' torpedo, integrated by the Indian Navy?

A Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

B Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

C Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

D Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

63.

The Indian Navy has successfully integrated the indigenous heavyweight torpedo, 'Varunastra', onto which class of warships?

A INS Shivalik Class Frigates

B INS Kolkata Class Destroyers

C INS Kamorta Class Corvettes

D All of the above

64.

Which two countries participate in the 'Yudh Abhyas' joint military exercise?

A India and Russia

B India and France

C India and the United States

D India and Japan

65.

What is the primary objective of the 'Yudh Abhyas' series of joint military exercises between India and the United States?

A To enhance counter-terrorism capabilities and interoperability in a conventional warfare scenario.

B To conduct joint naval patrols in the Indian Ocean Region.

C To practice cyber warfare techniques and information security.

D To develop joint space exploration missions.

66.

The 2026 edition of the India-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' commenced in which Indian state?

A Rajasthan

B Uttarakhand

C Himachal Pradesh

D Assam

67.

Enhancing training against emerging threats for the BSF implies a focus on:

A Only traditional infantry tactics.

B Technological advancements and new modus operandi of adversaries.

C Naval combat and amphibious operations.

D Diplomatic negotiations with neighboring countries.

68.

What is the primary mandate of the Border Security Force (BSF)?

A To conduct counter-insurgency operations in internal areas.

B To guard India's international land borders and maritime borders.

C To provide VIP security and intelligence gathering.

D To manage disaster relief operations across the country.

69.

The Border Security Force (BSF) is enhancing its training to counter 'emerging threats'. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered an emerging threat at India's borders?

A Cross-border terrorism and infiltration.

B Smuggling of arms, drugs, and counterfeit currency using drones.

C Cyber attacks targeting border infrastructure.

D Traditional large-scale conventional warfare by a neighboring state.

70.

A 'new generation' Surface-to-Air Missile typically implies improvements over older versions in terms of:

A Reduced range and speed.

B Increased payload capacity and slower reaction time.

C Enhanced guidance systems, speed, maneuverability, and countermeasure resistance.

D Limited engagement altitude and single target engagement.

Defense & Security MCQs