Science & Technology MCQs

81.

The successful test of 'Vajra' is crucial for India's:

A Economic growth only

B National security and regional stability

C Space exploration program

D Civilian infrastructure development

82.

What is the expected timeline for the operational deployment of 'Vajra' after further testing?

A Immediately after the test

B Within the next year

C In the coming years

D It is a research project with no deployment plan

83.

The development of 'Vajra' is a culmination of DRDO's efforts in which area?

A Nuclear submarine technology

B Advanced propulsion systems, including scramjet engines

C Satellite launch vehicles

D Cyber warfare technology

84.

What is a key advantage of hypersonic missiles mentioned in the text?

A Ease of detection by radar

B Ability to evade existing missile defense systems

C Lower manufacturing cost

D Slower flight time to target

85.

The successful test of 'Vajra' places India among a select group of nations possessing which technology?

A Ballistic missile defense systems

B Stealth bomber technology

C Hypersonic missile technology

D Aircraft carrier technology

86.

What types of warheads can the 'Vajra' missile carry?

A Only conventional warheads

B Only nuclear warheads

C Both conventional and nuclear warheads

D No warheads, it is a kinetic weapon

87.

What makes hypersonic missiles a new generation of strategic weapons?

A Their slow speed and predictable trajectory

B Their inability to carry warheads

C Their speed, maneuverability, and ability to evade defenses

D Their reliance on outdated guidance systems

88.

What is the minimum speed that qualifies a missile as hypersonic?

A Mach 2

B Mach 3

C Mach 5

D Mach 10

89.

Which organization conducted the test of the 'Vajra' hypersonic missile?

A Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

B Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

C Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

D Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

90.

What is the name of the indigenously developed hypersonic missile successfully tested by India?

A Agni-V

B BrahMos-II

C Vajra

D Prithvi-II