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In which year was the Indian Air Force established?

  • (A) 1947
  • (B) 1932
  • (C) 1950
  • (D) 1945

Answer: 1932

The Indian Air Force was established on October 8, 1932, as the air arm of the British Indian Army.

Who was the Chief of the Indian Army during the Kargil War of 1999?

  • (A) General V. P. Malik
  • (B) General K. M. Cariappa
  • (C) General Sam Manekshaw
  • (D) General B. C. Joshi

Answer: General V. P. Malik

General V. P. Malik was the Chief of the Indian Army during the Kargil War and played a key role in India?s military response.

The Indian Armed Forces consists of three main branches. Which of the following is not one of them?

  • (A) Army
  • (B) Navy
  • (C) Air Force
  • (D) National Security Guard

Answer: National Security Guard

The National Security Guard (NSG) is a special counter-terrorism force, not one of the main branches of the Indian Armed Forces.

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What was the role of the Indian Air Force during the 1965 India-Pakistan War?

  • (A) Bombing enemy bases
  • (B) Providing air support
  • (C) Paratrooper operations
  • (D) Coastal defense

Answer: Providing air support

During the 1965 war, the Indian Air Force provided air support to ground operations and helped defend against Pakistan?s aerial attacks.

Who was the first woman officer to serve in combat in the Indian Army?

  • (A) Captain Shikha Gupta
  • (B) Major Shikha Jain
  • (C) Lieutenant Colonel Neelam Kapoor
  • (D) Lieutenant Colonel Shikha Gupta

Answer: Lieutenant Colonel Shikha Gupta

Lieutenant Colonel Shikha Gupta became the first woman officer to serve in combat in the Indian Army.

Which battle was a major conflict between India and Pakistan in 1965 over Kashmir?

  • (A) Battle of Asal Uttar
  • (B) Battle of Khem Karan
  • (C) Battle of Longewala
  • (D) Battle of Zojila

Answer: Battle of Asal Uttar

The Battle of Asal Uttar, fought during the 1965 India-Pakistan War, was one of the major clashes over Kashmir.

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In which year did India launch Operation Meghdoot to take control of Siachen Glacier?

  • (A) 1984
  • (B) 1991
  • (C) 1971
  • (D) 1965

Answer: 1984

Operation Meghdoot was launched by India in 1984 to take control of the Siachen Glacier, which was then disputed territory.

Who is known as the Liberator of Goa?

  • (A) Subhas Chandra Bose
  • (B) Jawaharlal Nehru
  • (C) Maharana Pratap
  • (D) Major General K. P. Candeth

Answer: Major General K. P. Candeth

Major General K. P. Candeth led the Indian Army?s liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule in 1961, during Operation Vijay.

The Battle of Longewala was fought during which conflict?

  • (A) 1965 India-Pakistan War
  • (B) 1971 India-Pakistan War
  • (C) Kargil War
  • (D) 1947-48 War

Answer: 1971 India-Pakistan War

The Battle of Longewala, a significant battle during the 1971 India-Pakistan War, involved a small Indian force successfully defending against a larger Pakistani force.

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What is the main function of the Border Security Force (BSF) in India?

  • (A) Counter-terrorism
  • (B) Border security
  • (C) Coastal defense
  • (D) Nuclear defense

Answer: Border security

The Border Security Force (BSF) is primarily tasked with guarding India?s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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