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In which year did India test its first nuclear weapon, codenamed Smiling Buddha?

  • (A) 1974
  • (B) 1972
  • (C) 1980
  • (D) 1965

Answer: 1974

India conducted its first nuclear test, Smiling Buddha, on May 18, 1974, at Pokhran, Rajasthan.

Which battle marked the first use of tanks in the Indian Army?

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

Answer: Battle of Khem Karan

The Battle of Khem Karan in the 1965 India-Pakistan War marked the first large-scale use of tanks by the Indian Army.

Which Indian military leader was responsible for the creation of the Indian National Army (INA)?

  • (A) Subhas Chandra Bose
  • (B) Bhagat Singh
  • (C) Lala Lajpat Rai
  • (D) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer: Subhas Chandra Bose

Subhas Chandra Bose formed the Indian National Army (INA) to fight for India?s independence from British rule.

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In the 1971 India-Pakistan War, who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Navy?

  • (A) Admiral S. M. Nanda
  • (B) Admiral J. S. Dhanoa
  • (C) Admiral V. K. Singh
  • (D) Admiral R. N. Katari

Answer: Admiral S. M. Nanda

Admiral S. M. Nanda served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Navy during the 1971 India-Pakistan War.

Who was the first Indian Army officer to be awarded the Param Vir Chakra during the 1962 Sino-Indian War?

  • (A) Major Shaitan Singh
  • (B) Major Somnath Sharma
  • (C) Captain Vikram Batra
  • (D) Subedar Major Yadav

Answer: Major Shaitan Singh

Major Shaitan Singh was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra for his actions during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Which Operation was conducted by the Indian Army to free Goa from Portuguese rule in 1961?

  • (A) Operation Meghdoot
  • (B) Operation Vijay
  • (C) Operation Cactus
  • (D) Operation Polo

Answer: Operation Polo

Operation Polo was launched in 1961 to annex the Portuguese territories of Goa, Daman and Diu into India.

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The Indian Armed Forces are responsible for the defense of India and its territories. Which of the following is not a branch of the Indian Armed Forces?

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

Answer: Border Security Force

The Border Security Force (BSF) is a paramilitary force, not a branch of the Indian Armed Forces.

Which was the first major war between India and Pakistan?

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

Answer: 1947-48 War

The first major war between India and Pakistan occurred in 1947-48 over the Kashmir region, resulting in a UN-mandated ceasefire.

The Battle of Haldighati was fought between which two forces?

  • (A) Marathas and Mughals
  • (B) Marathas and Rajputs
  • (C) Marathas and Sikhs
  • (D) Marathas and Afghans

Answer: Marathas and Mughals

The Battle of Haldighati (1576) was fought between Maharana Pratap of Mewar and the Mughal forces led by Akbar?s general, Man Singh.

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Who was the first recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra during the 1962 Sino-Indian War?

  • (A) Major Shaitan Singh
  • (B) Major Somnath Sharma
  • (C) Captain Vikram Batra
  • (D) Subedar Major Yadav

Answer: Major Shaitan Singh

Major Shaitan Singh was the first recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery in the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

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