Defence Studies Objective Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams | Defence Studies MCQs Set 9

1 Which country supplied to India the ‘Long Range Recoinassance and Observation System (LORROS)’ :

2 Who amongst the following is regarded as instrumental in propounding the ‘Revolution in Military Affairs’ (RMA) as well as the ‘Air - Sea Battle Doctrine’ of the United States :

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

(a) Nuclear cooperation agreement between India and Australia

(b) Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage

(c) Weapons of Mass Destruction Prohibition Act

(d) India’s agreement with Comeco of Canada for the supply of Uranium for reactors placed under international safeguards

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4 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : India has nuclear weapons for the contribution they make to its national security in an uncertain and anarchic world by preventing others from attempting nuclear blackmail and coercion against it.

Reason (R) : Nuclear weapons have served the expected purpose for India in terms of ‘No-FirstUse’ policy & assured retaliation.

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5 Which one of the following is not related to the renewable energy sources of any country :

6 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : In determining whether or not the environment is truely a security issue, the element of threat is important.

Reason (R) : So Continuing acts of environmental degradation can be seen to present ecological threats to stability and peace.

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7 Identify the correct code for Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : The best strategy to ensure our security and to build a desirable peace is to support the advance of democracy else where.

Reason (R) : Democracies don’t attack each other.

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8 Who one amongst the following stated about India’s defence and security structure as one ‘where politicians enjoy power without any responsibility, bureaucrats wield power without any accountability, and the military assumes responsibility without any direction’ :

9 Which one of the Joint Military exercises has been conducted periodically between India and United Kingdom :

10 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : Cyber crimes have altered the nature of conflicts by blurring the line between state and non-state actors.

Reason (R) : Cyber crimes are likely to thrive with the fielding of virtual currency, Internet of things, cloud technology, drones, robotics, big data, dark net, deep web and so on.

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11 In which one of the places India’s first Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System(IUHDSS) was commissioned on 1ST August 2015 :

12 Which one of the following ship building yards builds the largest size of vessels in India :

13 Which one of the following atomic power stations in India is built completely indigeneously :

14 Identify the correct code for the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) as given below :

Assertion (A) : India needs a comprehensive National Security Strategy urgently. There is limited understanding on what constitutes National Security, with the result that we lack comprehensive planning.

Reason (R) : A comprehensive approach to National Security will enable India to protect the life, liberty and welfare of its citizens from external and internal challenges and threats from both state and non - state actors, and ensure a milieu of all inclusive growth.

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15 Who one amongst the following heads the executive council of the Nuclear Command Authority and monitors the preparedness of India’s Strategic Forces to respond in accordance with the approved Nuclear Doctrine :