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Defence Studies Objective Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams | Defence Studies MCQs Set 27

(1) The BrahMos, a super sonic cruise missile is jointly developed by India and Russia. The name of the missile is based on which one of the following two rivers
(1) Brahmaptura – Misha
(2) Mokshadaini Ganga - Mishibishi
(3) Bhamaputra – Moskva
(4) Moskava – Brahmani
Answer: Bhamaputra – Moskva
(2) Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : It is the constant trend of advancing Science & Technology to put more and more power available at the disposal of smaller and smaller units. Progress in display, sensing and transmission technology are startling indeed.

Reason (R) : Diffusion of scientific knowledge for solving military problems has become so indispensible that the technological establishments have been heavily involved in fulfilling the emerging needs.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) & (R) are not correct
(2) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct
(4) (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct

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(3) Arrange the following in the ascending chronological order and use the code given below :

I. India-US signed the Defence Framework Agreement.

II. Indo-US Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.

III. 21st Conference the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

IV. BRICS Summit held in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) II, III, I, IV
(3) I, II, IV, III
(4) III, IV, II, I
Answer: I, II, IV, III
(4) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is :
(1) A trade agreement among twelve Pacific Rim countries
(2) Technical and Economic Cooperation
(3) An agreement to launch anti-piracy partnership among Pacific countries
(4) None of these
Answer: A trade agreement among twelve Pacific Rim countries
(5) Russian Fighter Aircraft MIG is designed and developed by which one of the following :
(1) Mikhail and Gurev
(2) Mikoyan and Gurevich
(3) Misha and Gregory
(4) Mironor and Glebor
Answer: Mikoyan and Gurevich
(6) Which one of the following is a chemical warfare agent ?
(1) ECCM
(2) Q-Fever
(3) Anthrax
(4) Nerve Agents
Answer: Nerve Agents
(7) Which of the following do not come under public sector undertakings ?
(1) Avadi Tank Factory
(2) HAL
(3) Goa Shipyard
(4) BEL
Answer: Goa Shipyard
(8) Which one of the following reasons the choice of weapon system is made ?
(1) Arms availability
(2) Competition with adversary
(3) Cost effectiveness
(4) War requirement
Answer: War requirement
(9) The Headquarters of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is situated at
(1) New Delhi
(2) Beijing
(3) Hong Kong
(4) Singapore
Answer: Beijing
(10) Which one of the following countries declared emergency after oil spill in Hits River causing environmental threat ?
(1) Peru
(2) Somalia
(3) Chile
(4) Brazil
Answer: Peru
(11) In which one of the following years Japan become the member of United Nations Organisation (UNO) ?
(1) 1945
(2) 1947
(3) 1956
(4) 1958
Answer: 1956
(12) Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of the illicit opium in the world ?
(1) Myanmar
(2) Laos
(3) Afghanistan
(4) Pakistan
Answer: Afghanistan
(13) In the present day world, trans-national migration is not being geared up by which one of the following :
(1) Push & Pull factors
(2) Fear of prosecution during war or internal unrest
(3) Insecure livelihood
(4) Environmental challenges and climate change
Answer: Insecure livelihood
(14) Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : India – United States strategic relations are moving in the direction of a formal alliance.

Reason (R) : Indo-US relations are moving forward due to the Chinese expansionist designs in South Asian region.

Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct
(2) (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong
(3) (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are correct
(15) Recently ‘Human Rights Up Front Initiative’ was launched to :
(1) punish staff and personal engaged in peace missions for violation of human rights
(2) promote the protection of human rights in African countries
(3) engage NGO’s and community organisations to protect human rights
(4) improve how the UN system functions and how staff members are to perform
Answer: improve how the UN system functions and how staff members are to perform

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