Indian Military Imports

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Which country is the largest exporter of military equipment to India?

  1. Russia

  2. United States

  3. France

  4. Israel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Russia has been the largest exporter of military equipment to India for many years, accounting for over 60% of India's total military imports.

What is the primary reason for India's reliance on military imports?

  1. Lack of domestic defense industry

  2. High cost of domestic production

  3. Technological inferiority of domestic products

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's reliance on military imports is due to a combination of factors, including the lack of a robust domestic defense industry, the high cost of domestic production, and the technological inferiority of domestic products.

Which Indian state has the largest number of defense industries?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra is home to a large number of defense industries, including the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), and the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).

Which Indian city is known as the 'Defense Capital of India'?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New Delhi is known as the 'Defense Capital of India' due to its concentration of defense-related organizations and institutions, including the Ministry of Defense, the Indian Army Headquarters, and the Indian Air Force Headquarters.

Which Indian military aircraft is primarily used for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare?

  1. Sukhoi Su-30MKI

  2. Dassault Rafale

  3. Boeing P-8I Poseidon

  4. HAL Tejas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Boeing P-8I Poseidon is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft used by the Indian Navy for maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence gathering.

Which Indian military helicopter is primarily used for troop transport and combat operations?

  1. Mil Mi-17

  2. HAL Dhruv

  3. Boeing CH-47 Chinook

  4. Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mil Mi-17 is a medium-lift helicopter used by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army for troop transport, combat operations, and search and rescue missions.

Which Indian military tank is primarily used for main battle operations?

  1. T-90S Bhishma

  2. Arjun Mk-II

  3. Leopard 2A7

  4. M1 Abrams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The T-90S Bhishma is a main battle tank used by the Indian Army. It is a variant of the Russian T-90 tank, customized to meet the specific requirements of the Indian military.

Which Indian military missile is primarily used for short-range air defense?

  1. Akash

  2. Trishul

  3. Barak 8

  4. SPYDER


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Akash is a short-range surface-to-air missile system developed by India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is used by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army for air defense.

Which Indian military missile is primarily used for medium-range air defense?

  1. Prithvi

  2. Agni

  3. BrahMos

  4. Astra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. It is used by the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force, and the Indian Army for medium-range air defense.

Which Indian military missile is primarily used for long-range strategic strikes?

  1. Prithvi

  2. Agni

  3. BrahMos

  4. Astra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Agni is a series of intermediate-range ballistic missiles developed by India's DRDO. It is used by the Indian Strategic Forces Command for long-range strategic strikes.

Which Indian military satellite is primarily used for communication purposes?

  1. INSAT

  2. GSAT

  3. IRNSS

  4. RISAT


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The GSAT (Geosynchronous Satellite) series of satellites are used by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for communication purposes, including telecommunications, television broadcasting, and internet services.

Which Indian military satellite is primarily used for navigation purposes?

  1. INSAT

  2. GSAT

  3. IRNSS

  4. RISAT


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) is a regional navigation satellite system developed by ISRO. It provides accurate positioning, navigation, and timing services to users in India and the surrounding region.

Which Indian military satellite is primarily used for earth observation purposes?

  1. INSAT

  2. GSAT

  3. IRNSS

  4. RISAT


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite) series of satellites are used by ISRO for earth observation purposes, including surveillance, mapping, and disaster management.

Which Indian military satellite is primarily used for military surveillance purposes?

  1. INSAT

  2. GSAT

  3. IRNSS

  4. RISAT


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite) series of satellites are also used by the Indian military for surveillance purposes, including border monitoring, maritime patrol, and intelligence gathering.

Which Indian military satellite is primarily used for weather forecasting purposes?

  1. INSAT

  2. GSAT

  3. IRNSS

  4. RISAT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The INSAT (Indian National Satellite System) series of satellites are used by ISRO for various purposes, including weather forecasting, telecommunications, and television broadcasting.

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