Indian Military Disaster Relief

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Which Indian military branch is primarily responsible for disaster relief operations?

  1. Indian Army

  2. Indian Navy

  3. Indian Air Force

  4. Indian Coast Guard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Army is the primary military force responsible for disaster relief operations in India.

What is the name of the Indian military's disaster relief unit?

  1. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

  2. Rapid Action Force (RAF)

  3. Border Security Force (BSF)

  4. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is the Indian military's specialized unit for disaster relief operations.

When was the NDRF established?

  1. 2001

  2. 2005

  3. 2010

  4. 2015


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NDRF was established in 2005 in response to the devastating Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

How many battalions does the NDRF have?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 15

  4. 18


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NDRF has 12 battalions, each of which is responsible for a specific region of India.

What types of disasters does the NDRF respond to?

  1. Natural disasters

  2. Man-made disasters

  3. Both natural and man-made disasters

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The NDRF responds to both natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and cyclones, and man-made disasters, such as industrial accidents and terrorist attacks.

What is the NDRF's primary role in disaster relief operations?

  1. Search and rescue

  2. Medical assistance

  3. Food and water distribution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NDRF's primary role in disaster relief operations includes search and rescue, medical assistance, food and water distribution, and other essential services.

What is the NDRF's motto?

  1. Service Before Self

  2. Duty First

  3. Honor, Courage, Commitment

  4. We Serve, We Protect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NDRF's motto is 'Service Before Self', which reflects its commitment to serving the people of India in times of need.

Which Indian military branch is responsible for providing medical assistance during disaster relief operations?

  1. Indian Army Medical Corps

  2. Indian Navy Medical Corps

  3. Indian Air Force Medical Services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All three branches of the Indian military have medical corps that provide medical assistance during disaster relief operations.

What is the name of the Indian military's disaster relief exercise?

  1. Operation Maitri

  2. Operation Samman

  3. Operation Suraksha

  4. Operation Karuna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Operation Karuna is the name of the Indian military's disaster relief exercise.

When was the last Operation Karuna exercise conducted?

  1. 2018

  2. 2019

  3. 2020

  4. 2021


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The last Operation Karuna exercise was conducted in 2021.

Which Indian military branch is responsible for providing air support during disaster relief operations?

  1. Indian Army Aviation Corps

  2. Indian Navy Aviation

  3. Indian Air Force

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All three branches of the Indian military have aviation units that provide air support during disaster relief operations.

What is the name of the Indian military's disaster relief aircraft?

  1. C-130J Super Hercules

  2. C-17 Globemaster III

  3. IL-76 Candid

  4. AN-32 Cline


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Indian military uses a variety of aircraft for disaster relief operations, including the C-130J Super Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III, IL-76 Candid, and AN-32 Cline.

Which Indian military branch is responsible for providing naval support during disaster relief operations?

  1. Indian Navy

  2. Indian Army

  3. Indian Air Force

  4. Indian Coast Guard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Navy is primarily responsible for providing naval support during disaster relief operations.

What is the name of the Indian military's disaster relief ship?

  1. INS Airavat

  2. INS Jalashwa

  3. INS Magar

  4. INS Shardul


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Indian Navy uses a variety of ships for disaster relief operations, including INS Airavat, INS Jalashwa, INS Magar, and INS Shardul.

Which Indian military branch is responsible for providing logistical support during disaster relief operations?

  1. Indian Army

  2. Indian Navy

  3. Indian Air Force

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All three branches of the Indian military provide logistical support during disaster relief operations.

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