Indian Military Organization

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Which of the following is the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Minister of Defence

  4. Chief of Defence Staff


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India is the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces, as per Article 53(2) of the Constitution of India.

Which of the following is the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army?

  1. General

  2. Lieutenant General

  3. Major General

  4. Brigadier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army is the General, who is also the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Which of the following is the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Navy?

  1. Admiral

  2. Vice Admiral

  3. Rear Admiral

  4. Commodore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The highest-ranking officer in the Indian Navy is the Admiral, who is also the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS).

Which of the following is the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Air Force?

  1. Air Chief Marshal

  2. Air Marshal

  3. Air Vice Marshal

  4. Air Commodore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The highest-ranking officer in the Indian Air Force is the Air Chief Marshal, who is also the Chief of Air Staff (CAS).

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the Indian Army?

  1. To defend the territorial integrity of India

  2. To maintain internal security

  3. To provide humanitarian assistance

  4. To participate in peacekeeping operations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of the Indian Army is to defend the territorial integrity of India, as per the Constitution of India.

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the Indian Navy?

  1. To protect India's maritime interests

  2. To conduct anti-piracy operations

  3. To provide humanitarian assistance

  4. To participate in peacekeeping operations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of the Indian Navy is to protect India's maritime interests, as per the Constitution of India.

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the Indian Air Force?

  1. To defend India's airspace

  2. To provide air support to the Army and Navy

  3. To conduct air strikes

  4. To participate in peacekeeping operations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of the Indian Air Force is to defend India's airspace, as per the Constitution of India.

Which of the following is the largest of the three Indian Armed Forces?

  1. Indian Army

  2. Indian Navy

  3. Indian Air Force

  4. Indian Coast Guard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Army is the largest of the three Indian Armed Forces, with over 1.3 million active personnel.

Which of the following is the smallest of the three Indian Armed Forces?

  1. Indian Army

  2. Indian Navy

  3. Indian Air Force

  4. Indian Coast Guard


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force is the smallest of the three Indian Armed Forces, with over 170,000 active personnel.

Which of the following is the oldest of the three Indian Armed Forces?

  1. Indian Army

  2. Indian Navy

  3. Indian Air Force

  4. Indian Coast Guard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Army is the oldest of the three Indian Armed Forces, with its origins dating back to the 18th century.

Which of the following is the newest of the three Indian Armed Forces?

  1. Indian Army

  2. Indian Navy

  3. Indian Air Force

  4. Indian Coast Guard


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian Air Force is the newest of the three Indian Armed Forces, with its origins dating back to the 1930s.

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the Indian Coast Guard?

  1. To protect India's coastline

  2. To prevent smuggling and illegal fishing

  3. To conduct search and rescue operations

  4. To provide maritime security


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of the Indian Coast Guard is to protect India's coastline, as per the Coast Guard Act, 1978.

Which of the following is the largest paramilitary force in India?

  1. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

  2. Border Security Force (BSF)

  3. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

  4. National Security Guard (NSG)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the largest paramilitary force in India, with over 300,000 active personnel.

Which of the following is the smallest paramilitary force in India?

  1. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

  2. Border Security Force (BSF)

  3. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

  4. National Security Guard (NSG)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Security Guard (NSG) is the smallest paramilitary force in India, with over 7,000 active personnel.

Which of the following is the oldest paramilitary force in India?

  1. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

  2. Border Security Force (BSF)

  3. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

  4. National Security Guard (NSG)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the oldest paramilitary force in India, with its origins dating back to the 1930s.

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