Q21. Which of the following is a ballistic missile defence system developed by DRDO?
a) Iron Dome
b) THAAD
c) Aegis
d) Advanced Air Defence (AAD)
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Correct Answer: d) Advanced Air Defence (AAD)
Explanation: The Advanced Air Defence (AAD) is an anti-ballistic missile system developed by DRDO as part of India’s Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) initiative. It is designed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles in the endo-atmosphere at an altitude of 30 km.
Q22. The ‘Arjun’ is a main battle tank (MBT) developed by DRDO for which branch of the Indian Armed Forces?
a) Indian Air Force
b) Indian Army
c) Indian Navy
d) Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: b) Indian Army
Explanation: The ‘Arjun’ is a main battle tank (MBT) developed by DRDO for the Indian Army. It is equipped with advanced armor and weapon systems, making it one of the most powerful tanks in the Indian Army’s arsenal.
Q23. DRDO’s ‘Bhuvan’ is a:
a) High-altitude clothing
b) Geoportal
c) Battlefield surveillance radar
d) Nuclear-powered submarine
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Correct Answer: b) Geoportal
Explanation: ‘Bhuvan’ is a geoportal developed by DRDO that provides satellite imagery of the Indian subcontinent. It aids in various applications such as disaster management, urban planning, and resource management.
Q24. The ‘Nishant’ UAV developed by DRDO is designed for:
a) Target acquisition
b) Maritime patrol
c) Battle damage assessment
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The ‘Nishant’ UAV is designed by DRDO for target acquisition, maritime patrol, and battle damage assessment. It is a multi-mission UAV with day and night operational capability.
Q25. The ‘Maitri’ project is a joint venture between India and which country for developing short-range surface-to-air missiles?
a) Russia
b) France
c) Israel
d) United States
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Correct Answer: b) France
Explanation: The ‘Maitri’ project is a joint venture between India (DRDO) and France for developing short-range surface-to-air missiles. It aims to produce missiles for the Indian Armed Forces with the collaboration of French defence company MBDA.
Q26. DRDO’s ‘Sindhu Netra’ is a satellite used for:
a) Communication
b) Education
c) Maritime surveillance
d) Weather forecasting
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Correct Answer: c) Maritime surveillance
Explanation: ‘Sindhu Netra’ is a satellite developed by DRDO used for maritime surveillance. It helps in identifying and monitoring suspicious ships and vessels through satellite imaging.
Q27. The ‘Ghatak’ project by DRDO is related to the development of:
a) Stealth fighter aircraft
b) Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
c) Cyber warfare tools
d) Anti-tank guided missiles
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Correct Answer: b) Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
Explanation: The ‘Ghatak’ project by DRDO is related to the development of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). It is designed to be a stealthy drone capable of carrying out precision strikes.
Q28. The ‘SAAW’ developed by DRDO is a type of:
a) Anti-submarine warfare weapon
b) Precision-guided munition
c) Anti-aircraft gun
d) Armored personnel carrier
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Correct Answer: b) Precision-guided munition
Explanation: The ‘Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon’ (SAAW) developed by DRDO is a long-range precision-guided munition designed to engage and destroy enemy airfield assets such as radars, bunkers, taxi tracks, and runways.
Q29. The ‘Astra’ missile developed by DRDO is designed to be used as a:
a) Surface-to-air missile
b) Air-to-air missile
c) Surface-to-surface missile
d) Anti-tank missile
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Correct Answer: b) Air-to-air missile
Explanation: The ‘Astra’ missile is an indigenously developed air-to-air missile by DRDO. It is designed to engage and destroy enemy aircraft at varying ranges and altitudes.
Q30. The ‘Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle’ (HSTDV) tested by DRDO is aimed at demonstrating capabilities in which domain?
a) Underwater warfare
b) Space exploration
c) Hypersonic flight
d) Cybersecurity
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Correct Answer: c) Hypersonic flight
Explanation: The Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) tested by DRDO is aimed at demonstrating capabilities in hypersonic flight. It is designed to cruise at Mach 6 speed and can have multiple civilian and military applications, including the deployment of missiles and space launch vehicles.