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In which year was the Indian National Army (INA) formed by Subhas Chandra Bose?

  • (A) 1943
  • (B) 1941
  • (C) 1945
  • (D) 1940

Answer: 1943

The Indian National Army (INA), led by Subhas Chandra Bose, was formed in 1943 to fight against British colonial rule.

Which naval operation in 1971 helped the Indian Navy blockade Pakistan's ports?

  • (A) Operation Vijay
  • (B) Operation Trident
  • (C) Operation Pawan
  • (D) Operation Cactus

Answer: Operation Trident

Operation Trident was a successful naval operation by the Indian Navy during the 1971 war to blockade Pakistan's ports.

Which Indian Army division is specifically trained for mountain warfare?

  • (A) 14th Division
  • (B) 33rd Division
  • (C) 11th Division
  • (D) 9th Division

Answer: 11th Division

The 11th Division of the Indian Army is specialized in mountain warfare and operates in high-altitude areas like the Himalayas.

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Which Indian conflict was concluded by the Simla Agreement in 1972?

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

Answer: 1971 War

The Simla Agreement, signed in 1972, was the peace treaty that followed the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War and led to the creation of Bangladesh.

What is the name of the Indian Army's counter-terrorism force that operates in Jammu and Kashmir?

  • (A) Rashtriya Rifles
  • (B) Border Security Force
  • (C) National Security Guard
  • (D) Garud Commando Force

Answer: Rashtriya Rifles

The Rashtriya Rifles is the specialized counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism force of the Indian Army, deployed primarily in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Mangal Pandey incident, considered a key event in the First War of Indian Independence, occurred in which year?

  • (A) 1857
  • (B) 1855
  • (C) 1860
  • (D) 1850

Answer: 1857

Mangal Pandey's actions in 1857 sparked the First War of Indian Independence, marking the beginning of the rebellion.

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The Battle of Longewala, fought during the 1971 India-Pakistan War, took place in which state?

  • (A) Rajasthan
  • (B) Punjab
  • (C) Jammu & Kashmir
  • (D) Gujarat

Answer: Rajasthan

The Battle of Longewala, a pivotal battle in the 1971 India-Pakistan War, was fought in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.

Who was the first person to receive the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peace-time military decoration?

  • (A) Major Dhyan Chand
  • (B) Captain Vikram Batra
  • (C) Major Somnath Sharma
  • (D) Lance Naik Karam Singh

Answer: Lance Naik Karam Singh

Lance Naik Karam Singh was the first recipient of the Ashoka Chakra for his acts of bravery during the 1947-48 Kashmir War.

Which Indian battle was famously won by the Marathas against the Mughals in 1761?

  • (A) Battle of Panipat
  • (B) Battle of Haldighati
  • (C) Battle of Talikota
  • (D) Battle of Plassey

Answer: Battle of Panipat

The Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between the Marathas and the Afghans, a pivotal moment in Indian history.

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Which Indian city is home to the headquarters of the Western Command of the Indian Army?

  • (A) Pune
  • (B) Jaipur
  • (C) New Delhi
  • (D) Chandimandir

Answer: Chandimandir

The Western Command of the Indian Army is headquartered in Chandimandir, Haryana.

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