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2961. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) in India was established under which Act?
- A. The Youth Services Act, 1952
- B. The Armed Forces Act, 1950
- C. The National Cadet Corps Act, 1948
- D. The Territorial Army Act, 1948
Answer: The National Cadet Corps Act, 1948
Explanation: The NCC was established in India on 16 April 1948 under the National Cadet Corps Act, 1948, as a tri-services youth organization.
2962. The National Service Scheme (NSS) was launched in India in which year, inspired by Gandhian philosophy?
- A. 1975
- B. 1969
- C. 1952
- D. 1980
Answer: 1969
Explanation: The National Service Scheme was launched on 24 September 1969, coinciding with the birth centenary year of Mahatma Gandhi, to develop student personality through community service.
2963. The Dronacharya Award was instituted in which year to honour sports coaches?
- A. 1985
- B. 2000
- C. 1991
- D. 1961
Answer: 1985
Explanation: The Dronacharya Award was instituted in 1985 to recognize excellence in sports coaching, named after Guru Dronacharya from the Mahabharata.
2964. Which organization administers the Arjuna Award selection in India?
- A. Sports Authority of India alone
- B. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- C. University Grants Commission
- D. Indian Olympic Association
Answer: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Explanation: The Arjuna Award, instituted in 1961, is conferred by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, for consistent outstanding performance in sports.
2965. Aman Sehrawat won India's medal in which discipline at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
- A. Shooting
- B. Badminton
- C. Wrestling (57kg freestyle, bronze)
- D. Boxing
Answer: Wrestling (57kg freestyle, bronze)
Explanation: Aman Sehrawat won a bronze medal in the men's 57kg freestyle wrestling category at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming India's youngest individual Olympic medallist.
2966. Which Indian wrestler won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics before being disqualified over weight issues?
- A. Geeta Phogat
- B. Sakshi Malik
- C. Vinesh Phogat
- D. Babita Phogat
Answer: Vinesh Phogat
Explanation: Vinesh Phogat reached the 50kg final at the 2024 Paris Olympics but was disqualified before the final for being marginally overweight, denying her a guaranteed medal.
2967. The 2024 Paris Olympics marked how many times France has hosted the Summer Olympics?
- A. Once only
- B. Three times (1900, 1924, 2024)
- C. Twice (1924, 2024)
- D. Four times
Answer: Three times (1900, 1924, 2024)
Explanation: Paris hosted the Summer Olympics in 1900, 1924, and 2024, making France a three-time host of the Summer Games, matching London and Los Angeles' hosting frequency pattern.
2968. The International Olympic Committee's current permanent host-city arrangement designates which city as the first to host three Summer Olympics?
- A. Athens
- B. Los Angeles
- C. Paris
- D. London
Answer: London
Explanation: London became the first city to host three Summer Olympic Games, in 1908, 1948, and 2012.
2969. The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry award, equivalent in stature to which wartime award?
- A. Sena Medal
- B. Param Vir Chakra
- C. Maha Vir Chakra
- D. Vir Chakra
Answer: Param Vir Chakra
Explanation: The Ashoka Chakra is equivalent in stature to the Param Vir Chakra but is awarded for the most conspicuous gallantry, daring, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
2970. The Shaurya Chakra is awarded for gallantry displayed:
- A. For sporting achievements by armed forces personnel
- B. Only in direct combat with enemy forces
- C. During international peacekeeping missions only
- D. Not in the face of the enemy (peacetime gallantry)
Answer: Not in the face of the enemy (peacetime gallantry)
Explanation: The Shaurya Chakra is the third-highest peacetime gallantry award in India, given for valour, courage, or sacrifice away from the battlefield, below Ashoka Chakra and Kirti Chakra.
2971. The Vir Chakra ranks at which position among India's gallantry awards?
- A. Third, after Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra
- B. Fourth after Ashoka Chakra
- C. First
- D. Second only after Param Vir Chakra
Answer: Third, after Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra
Explanation: Among wartime gallantry awards, the order is Param Vir Chakra (highest), Maha Vir Chakra, and then Vir Chakra (third), awarded for acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy.
2972. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award was renamed to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in which year?
- A. 2019
- B. 2021
- C. 2016
- D. 2023
Answer: 2021
Explanation: In 2021, the Government of India renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, honouring the hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
2973. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, is named after:
- A. A Bollywood director of the 1970s
- B. A classical musician
- C. The father of Indian cinema who made 'Raja Harishchandra'
- D. A freedom fighter from Maharashtra
Answer: The father of Indian cinema who made 'Raja Harishchandra'
Explanation: The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, regarded as the father of Indian cinema for making India's first full-length feature film 'Raja Harishchandra' (1913).
2974. The National Film Award for Best Feature Film is also known as which honour?
- A. Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus)
- B. Kanchan Kamal
- C. Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus)
- D. Hiranya Kamal
Answer: Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus)
Explanation: The National Film Award for Best Feature Film is awarded as the Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus), India's highest official film honour, presented by the Directorate of Film Festivals.
2975. The Tyagaraja Award is associated with excellence in which field?
- A. Carnatic classical music
- B. Documentary filmmaking
- C. Folk theatre
- D. Hindustani classical dance
Answer: Carnatic classical music
Explanation: The Tyagaraja Award, given by the Tamil Nadu government and various sabhas, honours excellence in Carnatic classical music, named after the saint-composer Tyagaraja.
2976. Who wrote the book 'Train to Pakistan', set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition?
- A. Saadat Hasan Manto
- B. Bhisham Sahni
- C. Khushwant Singh
- D. Manohar Malgonkar
Answer: Khushwant Singh
Explanation: 'Train to Pakistan' (1956) by Khushwant Singh depicts the communal violence during the Partition of India through a fictional border village called Mano Majra.
2977. The book 'Midnight's Children', which won the Booker Prize in 1981, was authored by:
- A. V.S. Naipaul
- B. R.K. Narayan
- C. Salman Rushdie
- D. Khushwant Singh
Answer: Salman Rushdie
Explanation: 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie won the Booker Prize in 1981 and later the 'Booker of Bookers' in 1993 and the 'Best of the Booker' in 2008.
2978. Who authored the book 'A Suitable Boy'?
- A. Jhumpa Lahiri
- B. Vikram Seth
- C. Chetan Bhagat
- D. Amitav Ghosh
Answer: Vikram Seth
Explanation: 'A Suitable Boy' is a 1993 novel by Vikram Seth, one of the longest novels ever published in the English language, set in post-independence India.
2979. The Vyas Samman, a literary award, is given for an outstanding work in which language?
- A. Hindi
- B. Tamil
- C. Urdu
- D. Bengali
Answer: Hindi
Explanation: The Vyas Samman, instituted by the K.K. Birla Foundation in 1991, is awarded annually for an outstanding literary work in Hindi published in the preceding 10 years.
2980. The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is awarded for outstanding contribution in which field?
- A. Freedom struggle literature
- B. Classical dance
- C. Rural handicrafts
- D. Science and technology
Answer: Science and technology
Explanation: The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, instituted in 1958 by the CSIR, is India's top science award recognizing notable research in science and technology by scientists under 45.
2981. The book 'India After Gandhi' was authored by:
- A. Sunil Khilnani
- B. Shashi Tharoor
- C. Perry Anderson
- D. Ramachandra Guha
Answer: Ramachandra Guha
Explanation: 'India After Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy' was written by historian Ramachandra Guha.
2982. The book 'An Era of Darkness' about the British colonial impact in India was written by:
- A. Shashi Tharoor
- B. Ramachandra Guha
- C. William Dalrymple
- D. Amartya Sen
Answer: Shashi Tharoor
Explanation: 'An Era of Darkness' was written by Shashi Tharoor, examining the impact of British colonial rule on India.
2983. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a:
- A. Statutory body
- B. Advisory body only
- C. Constitutional body
- D. Executive body
Answer: Constitutional body
Explanation: UPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution.
2984. The Finance Commission of India is constituted under which article of the Constitution?
- A. Article 324
- B. Article 112
- C. Article 280
- D. Article 148
Answer: Article 280
Explanation: Article 280 provides for the constitution of the Finance Commission every five years.
2985. The Attorney General of India is appointed under which article of the Constitution?
- A. Article 76
- B. Article 352
- C. Article 124
- D. Article 148
Answer: Article 76
Explanation: Article 76 provides for the appointment of the Attorney General for India, the chief legal advisor to the Government.
2986. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is appointed under which article of the Constitution?
- A. Article 76
- B. Article 148
- C. Article 280
- D. Article 324
Answer: Article 148
Explanation: Article 148 of the Constitution provides for the appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
2987. India's National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in which year?
- A. 2010
- B. 2008
- C. 2005
- D. 2012
Answer: 2010
Explanation: The National Green Tribunal was established in 2010 for effective disposal of cases relating to environmental protection.
2988. India's apex bank for agriculture and rural development is:
- A. NABARD
- B. EXIM Bank
- C. RBI
- D. SIDBI
Answer: NABARD
Explanation: NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development), established in 1982, is India's apex rural development bank.
2989. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established in which year?
- A. 1992
- B. 1995
- C. 1985
- D. 1988
Answer: 1992
Explanation: SEBI was established in 1988 and given statutory powers in 1992 through the SEBI Act.
2990. The National Pension System (NPS) regulatory body is called:
- A. IRDAI
- B. PFRDA
- C. SEBI
- D. RBI
Answer: PFRDA
Explanation: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) regulates the National Pension System in India.
2991. The One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme pertains to:
- A. Student scholarship
- B. Government employee salary
- C. Farmer subsidy
- D. Ex-servicemen pension
Answer: Ex-servicemen pension
Explanation: OROP ensures uniform pension for defence personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length of service, regardless of retirement date.
2992. The Make in India initiative was launched in which year to encourage manufacturing?
- A. 2014
- B. 2013
- C. 2016
- D. 2015
Answer: 2014
Explanation: Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014 to boost domestic manufacturing and attract foreign investment.
2993. The Digital India programme was launched in which year to transform India into a digitally empowered society?
- A. 2015
- B. 2017
- C. 2014
- D. 2016
Answer: 2015
Explanation: Digital India was launched on 1 July 2015 to improve online infrastructure and digital connectivity.
2994. The Skill India Mission primarily aims to:
- A. Build rural roads
- B. Provide health insurance
- C. Train youth in vocational skills for employability
- D. Provide free higher education
Answer: Train youth in vocational skills for employability
Explanation: Skill India Mission aims to train youth in various skills to improve employability, launched in 2015.
2995. The Startup India initiative was launched by the Government of India in which year?
- A. 2016
- B. 2014
- C. 2018
- D. 2015
Answer: 2016
Explanation: Startup India was launched on 16 January 2016 to foster entrepreneurship and innovation.
2996. The European Union's main administrative headquarters is in:
- A. Strasbourg
- B. Geneva
- C. Luxembourg
- D. Brussels
Answer: Brussels
Explanation: Brussels, Belgium serves as the main administrative headquarters of the European Union.
2997. The African Union (AU) has its headquarters in:
- A. Nairobi, Kenya
- B. Cairo, Egypt
- C. Johannesburg, South Africa
- D. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Answer: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Explanation: The African Union is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
2998. NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) headquarters is located in:
- A. Brussels
- B. Paris
- C. Berlin
- D. Geneva
Answer: Brussels
Explanation: NATO's headquarters is located in Brussels, Belgium.
2999. The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has its headquarters in:
- A. Geneva
- B. Dubai
- C. Riyadh
- D. Vienna
Answer: Vienna
Explanation: OPEC is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
3000. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is headquartered in:
- A. Paris
- B. Geneva
- C. Brussels
- D. Rome
Answer: Paris
Explanation: The OECD is headquartered in Paris, France.
3001. The headquarters of INTERPOL is located in:
- A. Brussels, Belgium
- B. Lyon, France
- C. Paris, France
- D. The Hague, Netherlands
Answer: Lyon, France
Explanation: INTERPOL, the international police organization, is headquartered in Lyon, France.
3002. The headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) is in:
- A. Geneva
- B. Paris
- C. New York
- D. Vienna
Answer: Geneva
Explanation: The ILO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
3003. National Education Day is observed on 11 November, the birthday of:
- A. Dr. Zakir Husain
- B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
- C. Jawaharlal Nehru
- D. B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Explanation: National Education Day marks the birthday of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister.
3004. Children's Day in India is celebrated on 14 November, the birthday of:
- A. Sardar Patel
- B. Jawaharlal Nehru
- C. Mahatma Gandhi
- D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Children's Day is celebrated on 14 November, the birthday of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
3005. Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on 5 September, the birthday of:
- A. Dr. Zakir Husain
- B. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- C. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
- D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Explanation: Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5 September, the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's first Vice President and second President.
3006. National Doctors' Day in India is celebrated in honour of which physician?
- A. Dr. Homi Bhabha
- B. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- C. Dr. Hargobind Khorana
- D. Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy
Answer: Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy
Explanation: National Doctors' Day (1 July) honours Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a physician and former West Bengal Chief Minister.
3007. National Technology Day (11 May) commemorates which historic event?
- A. First Chandrayaan launch
- B. Launch of Aryabhata satellite
- C. First flight of INS Vikrant
- D. Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998
Answer: Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998
Explanation: National Technology Day marks the anniversary of the Pokhran-II nuclear tests conducted on 11 May 1998.
3008. National Science Day, National Technology Day, and National Doctors' Day are all observed in which respective months?
- A. February, June, August
- B. March, April, June
- C. February, May, July
- D. January, March, May
Answer: February, May, July
Explanation: National Science Day (28 Feb), National Technology Day (11 May), and National Doctors' Day (1 July) fall in February, May, and July respectively.
3009. International Literacy Day is observed on:
- A. September 8
- B. September 14
- C. October 8
- D. November 8
Answer: September 8
Explanation: International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September, proclaimed by UNESCO.
3010. World Population Day is observed on:
- A. June 11
- B. May 11
- C. July 11
- D. August 11
Answer: July 11
Explanation: World Population Day is observed on 11 July each year, established by the UN in 1989.
3011. National Voters' Day is observed every year on:
- A. February 24
- B. January 15
- C. January 25
- D. March 1
Answer: January 25
Explanation: National Voters' Day is observed on 25 January, the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (1950).
3012. Sushil Kumar, a two-time Olympic medallist in wrestling, won medals at which two Olympics?
- A. 2004 and 2008
- B. 2012 and 2016
- C. 2000 and 2004
- D. 2008 and 2012
Answer: 2008 and 2012
Explanation: Sushil Kumar won bronze in 2008 Beijing and silver in 2012 London Olympics in wrestling.
3013. India's first individual Olympic medal in independent India (a bronze in wrestling at Helsinki 1952) was won by:
- A. Sakshi Malik
- B. Sushil Kumar
- C. Yogeshwar Dutt
- D. K.D. Jadhav
Answer: K.D. Jadhav
Explanation: K.D. Jadhav won India's first individual Olympic medal, a bronze in wrestling, at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
3014. The first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal was:
- A. Neeraj Chopra
- B. Leander Paes
- C. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
- D. Abhinav Bindra
Answer: Abhinav Bindra
Explanation: Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in shooting (10m air rifle) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
3015. Which award in Indian sports administration/officiating recognizes excellence as an umpire, referee or sports official?
- A. Khel Ratna
- B. Dronacharya Award
- C. Arjuna Award
- D. Dhyan Chand Award (lifetime)
Answer: Dhyan Chand Award (lifetime)
Explanation: The Dhyan Chand Award recognizes lifetime contribution to sports development, including coaching and sports administration.
3016. The Beighton Cup is a prestigious tournament in which sport?
- A. Football
- B. Cricket
- C. Tennis
- D. Hockey
Answer: Hockey
Explanation: The Beighton Cup is one of the oldest hockey tournaments in India, held in Kolkata.
3017. The term 'googly' is used in which sport?
- A. Hockey
- B. Table tennis
- C. Badminton
- D. Cricket
Answer: Cricket
Explanation: A googly is a type of deceptive delivery bowled by a leg-spin bowler in cricket.
3018. The Santosh Trophy is associated with which sport in India?
- A. Football
- B. Hockey
- C. Kabaddi
- D. Cricket
Answer: Football
Explanation: The Santosh Trophy is a premier Indian football tournament contested between state and institutional teams.
3019. The Durand Cup, one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia, originated in India in which year?
- A. 1888
- B. 1911
- C. 1920
- D. 1900
Answer: 1888
Explanation: The Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football tournament, was started in 1888 by Sir Mortimer Durand.
3020. The first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest was:
- A. Bachendri Pal
- B. Arunima Sinha
- C. Premlata Agarwal
- D. Santosh Yadav
Answer: Bachendri Pal
Explanation: Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to summit Mount Everest in 1984.
3021. Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
- A. Najma Heptulla
- B. Meira Kumar
- C. Sumitra Mahajan
- D. Sushma Swaraj
Answer: Meira Kumar
Explanation: Meira Kumar became the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha in 2009.
3022. Who was India's first woman Prime Minister?
- A. Sonia Gandhi
- B. Sushma Swaraj
- C. Indira Gandhi
- D. Pratibha Patil
Answer: Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Indira Gandhi became India's first and, to date, only woman Prime Minister in 1966.
3023. Droupadi Murmu, India's current President (as of recent years), is notable for being the first President from which background?
- A. Tribal community
- B. Dalit community
- C. Military background
- D. Business background
Answer: Tribal community
Explanation: Droupadi Murmu became India's first President from a tribal community when she assumed office in 2022.
3024. The first woman President of India was:
- A. Sarojini Naidu
- B. Pratibha Patil
- C. Droupadi Murmu
- D. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Answer: Pratibha Patil
Explanation: Pratibha Patil became India's first woman President, serving from 2007 to 2012.
3025. Who was the first woman IPS officer of India?
- A. Meira Kumar
- B. Roma Bhagat
- C. Kiran Bedi
- D. Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya
Answer: Kiran Bedi
Explanation: Kiran Bedi became India's first woman IPS officer, joining the Indian Police Service in 1972.
3026. The Mahavir Chakra is awarded for gallantry in the presence of the enemy, ranking at which position after Param Vir Chakra?
- A. Highest
- B. Second-highest wartime gallantry award
- C. Fourth-highest
- D. Third-highest
Answer: Second-highest wartime gallantry award
Explanation: Mahavir Chakra is India's second-highest wartime gallantry award, after the Param Vir Chakra.
3027. The Gallantry Award 'Kirti Chakra' ranks at which position among peacetime awards?
- A. Second-highest
- B. Third-highest
- C. Highest
- D. Fourth-highest
Answer: Second-highest
Explanation: Kirti Chakra is the second-highest peacetime gallantry award in India, after the Ashoka Chakra.
3028. The Padma Shri award recognizes distinguished contribution in which broad categories?
- A. Only sports
- B. Art, literature, science, sports, social work etc.
- C. Only agriculture
- D. Only defence
Answer: Art, literature, science, sports, social work etc.
Explanation: Padma Shri recognizes distinguished contribution in various fields including art, literature, science, sports, medicine, and social work.
3029. The Indian scientist who led the Chandrayaan-3 mission as ISRO Chairman was:
- A. S. Somanath
- B. G. Madhavan Nair
- C. A.S. Kiran Kumar
- D. K. Sivan
Answer: S. Somanath
Explanation: S. Somanath was the ISRO Chairman who led the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission in 2023.
3030. ISRO's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle is abbreviated as:
- A. ASLV
- B. GSLV
- C. SSLV
- D. PSLV
Answer: SSLV
Explanation: SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle) is ISRO's vehicle designed for launching small satellites economically.
3031. India's heaviest rocket, capable of launching Chandrayaan-3, is known as:
- A. GSLV Mk II
- B. LVM3 (GSLV Mk III)
- C. SSLV
- D. PSLV-XL
Answer: LVM3 (GSLV Mk III)
Explanation: LVM3, also known as GSLV Mk III, is ISRO's most powerful operational launch vehicle, used for Chandrayaan-3.
3032. ISRO's reusable launch vehicle technology demonstrator is called:
- A. GSAT
- B. Oceansat
- C. RLV-TD
- D. Cartosat
Answer: RLV-TD
Explanation: RLV-TD (Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator) is ISRO's project toward developing reusable launch vehicles.
3033. The first Indian woman to become a fighter pilot was part of a batch commissioned in which year?
- A. 2016
- B. 2018
- C. 2020
- D. 2010
Answer: 2016
Explanation: In 2016, Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth, and Mohana Singh became India's first women fighter pilots.
3034. India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post was created in which year?
- A. 2019
- B. 2015
- C. 2017
- D. 2020
Answer: 2019
Explanation: The Chief of Defence Staff post was created in December 2019, with General Bipin Rawat as the first CDS.
3035. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the:
- A. Parliament
- B. Civil Services
- C. Judiciary
- D. Armed Forces
Answer: Armed Forces
Explanation: Under Article 53, the President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
3036. The National Defence Academy (NDA), a tri-service training institution, is located at:
- A. Jodhpur
- B. Dehradun
- C. Wellington, Tamil Nadu
- D. Khadakwasla, Pune
Answer: Khadakwasla, Pune
Explanation: The National Defence Academy is located at Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra.
3037. The Indian Military Academy, which trains army officers, is located at:
- A. Chennai
- B. Dehradun
- C. Wellington
- D. Pune
Answer: Dehradun
Explanation: The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
3038. BrahMos is a joint venture missile developed by India and:
- A. Russia
- B. USA
- C. France
- D. Israel
Answer: Russia
Explanation: BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
3039. The Tejas aircraft, developed indigenously by India, is a type of:
- A. Attack helicopter
- B. Heavy transport aircraft
- C. Light combat aircraft
- D. Reconnaissance drone
Answer: Light combat aircraft
Explanation: Tejas is an indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) by HAL for the Indian Air Force.
3040. INS Vikramaditya, an aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, was originally built as a Soviet/Russian ship named:
- A. Kiev
- B. Admiral Gorshkov
- C. Varyag
- D. Kuznetsov
Answer: Admiral Gorshkov
Explanation: INS Vikramaditya was formerly the Soviet/Russian carrier Admiral Gorshkov, refitted and commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2013.
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