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🎖️ NDA General Knowledge
1NDA stands for:
Answer: B — National Defence Academy
The National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune is the joint defence service training institute of the Indian Armed Forces. Cadets of all three services — Army, Navy and Air Force — train together.
The National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune is the joint defence service training institute of the Indian Armed Forces. Cadets of all three services — Army, Navy and Air Force — train together.
2Who is the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces?
Answer: C — President of India
The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. However, actual executive authority over defence is exercised by the Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the Prime Minister.
The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. However, actual executive authority over defence is exercised by the Cabinet Committee on Security headed by the Prime Minister.
3The Battle of Panipat was first fought in:
Answer: A — 1526
The First Battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526 between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. Babur's victory established the Mughal Empire in India. The second battle (1556) and third battle (1761) also took place at Panipat.
The First Battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526 between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. Babur's victory established the Mughal Empire in India. The second battle (1556) and third battle (1761) also took place at Panipat.
4Which is the highest military award in India?
Answer: A — Param Vir Chakra
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest wartime military decoration, awarded for the most conspicuous acts of bravery in the presence of the enemy. It was first awarded to Major Somnath Sharma in 1947.
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest wartime military decoration, awarded for the most conspicuous acts of bravery in the presence of the enemy. It was first awarded to Major Somnath Sharma in 1947.
5INS Vikramaditya is India's:
Answer: B — Aircraft carrier
INS Vikramaditya is India's aircraft carrier, commissioned in 2013. It was originally the Soviet/Russian carrier Admiral Gorshkov, refitted at Sevmash shipyard. India now also has INS Vikrant, its first indigenous aircraft carrier.
INS Vikramaditya is India's aircraft carrier, commissioned in 2013. It was originally the Soviet/Russian carrier Admiral Gorshkov, refitted at Sevmash shipyard. India now also has INS Vikrant, its first indigenous aircraft carrier.
6The Siachen Glacier dispute is between India and:
Answer: C — Pakistan
The Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram Range is the world's highest battleground. It has been disputed between India and Pakistan since 1984 when India launched Operation Meghdoot to secure the glacier.
The Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram Range is the world's highest battleground. It has been disputed between India and Pakistan since 1984 when India launched Operation Meghdoot to secure the glacier.
7Which is the motto of the Indian Army?
Answer: A — Service Before Self
The motto of the Indian Army is "Service Before Self." The Indian Air Force motto is "Touch the Sky with Glory" (Nabha Sparsham Deeptam). The Indian Navy motto is "Sham No Varunah" (May the Lord of Waters be auspicious to us).
The motto of the Indian Army is "Service Before Self." The Indian Air Force motto is "Touch the Sky with Glory" (Nabha Sparsham Deeptam). The Indian Navy motto is "Sham No Varunah" (May the Lord of Waters be auspicious to us).
8Kargil War between India and Pakistan took place in:
Answer: B — 1999
The Kargil War (Operation Vijay) was fought between India and Pakistan from May to July 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir. India successfully recaptured its positions. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July.
The Kargil War (Operation Vijay) was fought between India and Pakistan from May to July 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir. India successfully recaptured its positions. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July.
9Which ocean does India's eastern coast border?
Answer: C — Bay of Bengal
India's eastern coast (Coromandel Coast) borders the Bay of Bengal. The western coast (Malabar Coast) borders the Arabian Sea. Both the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are parts of the Indian Ocean.
India's eastern coast (Coromandel Coast) borders the Bay of Bengal. The western coast (Malabar Coast) borders the Arabian Sea. Both the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are parts of the Indian Ocean.
10The Agni missile is a type of:
Answer: B — Ballistic missile
Agni is a series of Indian ballistic missiles developed by DRDO. Agni missiles are surface-to-surface ballistic missiles with ranges from 700 km (Agni-I) to over 5000 km (Agni-V), capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
Agni is a series of Indian ballistic missiles developed by DRDO. Agni missiles are surface-to-surface ballistic missiles with ranges from 700 km (Agni-I) to over 5000 km (Agni-V), capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
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