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Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-10-19

1.
The recent handover of advanced sonar systems like HUMSA-UG and NACS by DRDO to the Indian Navy primarily signifies India's progress in which strategic area?
A Space exploration and satellite technology.
B Indigenous defense manufacturing and self-reliance in underwater domain awareness.
C Cyber warfare capabilities.
D Development of hypersonic weapons.
2.
The Near-field Acoustic Characterisation System (NACS), developed by DRDO and handed over to the Indian Navy, is used for what critical purpose?
A Characterizing the acoustic signature of naval platforms.
B Guiding torpedoes to their targets.
C Mapping deep-sea trenches.
D Detecting airborne threats.
3.
DRDO recently handed over the HUMSA-UG sonar system to the Indian Navy. What does HUMSA-UG primarily enhance for naval vessels?
A Hull-mounted sonar capabilities for submarine detection.
B Airborne early warning and control.
C Long-range surface-to-air missile guidance.
D Underwater communication for divers.
4.
Which advanced multi-role helicopter, recently inducted by the Indian Navy, significantly boosts its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities from warships?
A MH-60R Seahawk
B Chetak
C Dhruv ALH
D Kamov Ka-31
5.
The primary objective of advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercises conducted by the Indian Navy is to:
A Enhance interoperability with surface combatants in anti-piracy operations.
B Improve detection, tracking, and engagement capabilities against hostile submarines.
C Practice amphibious assault landings and coastal defense strategies.
D Test the endurance of aircraft carriers in high-intensity combat scenarios.
6.
Which of the following aircraft is primarily utilized by the Indian Navy for long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations?
A P-8I Poseidon
B MiG-29K
C Rafale M
D Tejas LCA
7.
What significant indigenous missile system is a primary armament of INS Imphal, enhancing its anti-ship and land-attack capabilities?
A BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles
B Akash surface-to-air missiles
C Prithvi short-range ballistic missiles
D Nag anti-tank guided missiles
8.
Which shipyard constructed INS Imphal, the third stealth guided-missile destroyer of the Project 15B class?
A Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai
B Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata
C Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi
D Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa
9.
INS Imphal, recently commissioned into the Indian Navy, belongs to which class of warships?
A Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B)
B Kolkata-class (Project 15A)
C Shivalik-class (Project 17)
D Delhi-class (Project 15)
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