Defence Technology questions with answers

311 multiple-choice questions. Open any question for its answer and explanation.

Questions asked in State PSC and UPSC prelims, by topic. Each topic also has notes to read.

1. The term 'Thermal High Altitude Area Defense', sometimes mentioned in news, refers toAsked in UPSC CDS 2 2022
2. From which one of the following countries has India procured the S-400 Triumf air defence missile system ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2023
3. Mission Shakti (DRDO) of India is related to which one among the following ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2024
4. How many S-400 air defense missile squadrons has the IAF deployed along the borders with China and Pakistan?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024
5. Which of the following statements are correct regarding S-400 missile system which India is going to purchase from Russia? India signed an agreement to purchase 5 number of S-400 missile systems This S-400 system is an upgraded version of S-300 family of Surface to Air Missile systems Missile systems delivery is expected to be completed by 2022Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021
6. Israel has announced development of a new Ballistic Missile shield named Arrow-4 in collaboration with ______.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021
7. Which institution tested the Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor AD-1 missile?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2023
8. What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news ?Asked in UPSC IAS 2018
9. Iron dome missile defence system belongs to which of the following countries ? 1. France 2. United States of America 3. Israel Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code : - If the question has multiple statements, format using ... - For Assertion/Reason, retain 'Statement-I' and 'Statement-II' clearly. - For matching pairs, use HTMLAsked in uppsc 2025 2025
10. What is Iron Dome?Asked in GA Acts Rules CHEX 27 2023 0307 2024
11. Which of the following statements are correct? I. Iron Dome is an air defense missile system. It operates in all weather conditions. II. Iron Dome was developed by two US firms with support from Israel. III. Iron Dome is designed to protect against incoming short-range weapons. IV. Iron Dome uses radar to track rockets and can differentiate between those that are likely to hit builtup areas and those that are not. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.Asked in GS AE PHE 28 2023 1406 2024
12. What is the range capability of Agni-P Ballistic Missile ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2021
13. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Missiles? 1. Ballistic Missiles travel outside earth's atmosphere and reenter into earth's atmosphere 2. Cruise Missiles travel parallel to the surface of earth. They are guided throughout their path and remain in the atmosphere. 3. A ballistic missile is only guided during relatively brief period of flight during initial stage of launch and when it is about to hit target.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019
14. Zojila Day is observed to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in 'Operation Bison' in which year?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2023
15. Which of the following statements are true about Agni-5 Missile that was successfully test fired from Wheeler Island on June 3, 2018 ? 1. It is nuclear capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). 2. It features ring laser gyro based inertial navigation system (RINS). 3. It does not have micro navigation system (MINS). Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2018
16. Which one of the following statements best describes the role of 'Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles' (IRBMs)?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010
17. Which of the following countries has successfully test fired Hatf IX (Nasr) short range surface to surface multitube ballistic missile in November 2013 ?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2014
18. With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a surface-to-surface missile. 2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only. 3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC IAS 2014
19. Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media ?Asked in UPSC IAS 2022
20. Consider the following statements : 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid- fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Asked in UPSC IAS 2023
21. Pakistan has successfully test-fired the medium range Shaheen-III ballistic missile. What is the launch mode of Shaheen-III?Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2016
22. What is the name given to the ICBM developed by India with a strike range of more than 2000 km ?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2011 · UPPSC Upper Mains 2006
23. The range of Agni-II missile is aroundAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2001
24. What is the strike range of Agni-IV ballistic missile in kilometres ?Asked in APPSC Panchayat secretary Prelims 2016
25. What is ‘Agni 4’ which was recently tested by India?Asked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2022 3 2022