National Affairs MCQs

11.

The successful test reinforces India's status as a:

A Nondiscriminatory nuclear power.

B Responsible nuclear power.

C Aggressive military power.

D Dependent military nation.

12.

Where was the Agni-V missile test-fired from?

A Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.

B Pokhran Test Range, Rajasthan.

C Dr. Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.

D Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai.

13.

What kind of warhead can the re-entry vehicle of Agni-V carry?

A Conventional explosive warhead only.

B Chemical or biological warhead.

C Nuclear warhead.

D A decoy payload.

14.

The Agni-V is crucial for India's 'credible minimum deterrence' posture. What does this mean?

A Maintaining enough capability to deter potential adversaries.

B Having the smallest possible nuclear arsenal.

C Being completely reliant on other nations for defense.

D Focusing only on conventional warfare.

15.

What is the fuel type and stage configuration of the Agni-V?

A Liquid-fueled, two-stage.

B Solid-fueled, three-stage.

C Hybrid fuel, four-stage.

D Rocket-propelled, single-stage.

16.

What does the successful test of Agni-V signify for India's strategic capabilities?

A A reduction in its defense budget.

B A major advancement in its strategic nuclear deterrence capabilities.

C A shift away from nuclear weapons.

D Increased reliance on foreign military technology.

17.

The Agni-V is classified as which type of ballistic missile?

A Medium-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

B Intercontinental-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

C Short-range ballistic missile.

D Submarine-launched ballistic missile.

18.

Which organization is responsible for the development of the Agni-V missile?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

C Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

D Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

19.

What is the approximate strike range of the Agni-V ballistic missile?

A Up to 1,000 kilometers.

B Up to 3,000 kilometers.

C Over 5,000 kilometers.

D Over 10,000 kilometers.

20.

When was the test firing of the Agni-V ballistic missile conducted?

A March 19, 2026

B March 20, 2026

C March 21, 2026

D March 22, 2026

National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-03-30