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Which war was fought between India and Pakistan in 1947-48?

  • (A) Indo-Pakistani War
  • (B) Kashmir War
  • (C) Liberation War
  • (D) Kargil War

Answer: Kashmir War

The 1947-48 war between India and Pakistan was fought over the Kashmir region, leading to the first Kashmir conflict.

What was the codename of the first nuclear test conducted by India in 1974?

  • (A) Operation Smiling Buddha
  • (B) Operation Shakti
  • (C) Operation Meghdoot
  • (D) Operation Vijay

Answer: Operation Smiling Buddha

Operation Smiling Buddha was the codename for India's first successful nuclear test conducted in 1974 at Pokhran.

Who was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration?

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

Answer: Major Somnath Sharma

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery during the 1947-48 Kashmir War.

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What is the name of the Indian Army's special forces unit primarily tasked with counter-terrorism operations?

  • (A) National Security Guard
  • (B) Special Frontier Force
  • (C) Para SF
  • (D) Garud Commando Force

Answer: National Security Guard

The National Security Guard (NSG) is India's primary counter-terrorism unit, specializing in hostage rescue and operations.

Who led the Indian Armed Forces during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War?

  • (A) General Sam Manekshaw
  • (B) General K. S. Thimayya
  • (C) General P. N. Thapar
  • (D) General M. M. Naravane

Answer: General Sam Manekshaw

General Sam Manekshaw played a pivotal role in leading the Indian forces during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

Who was the first Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army after independence?

  • (A) General K. M. Cariappa
  • (B) General P. N. Thapar
  • (C) General Sam Manekshaw
  • (D) General K. S. Thimayya

Answer: General K. M. Cariappa

General K. M. Cariappa was the first Indian to take command as Chief of Army Staff after India's independence in 1947.

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The Battle of Zojila Pass took place during which war?

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

Answer: 1947-48 Kashmir War

The Battle of Zojila Pass was a significant battle fought in 1947-48 between India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region.

In which year did India launch Operation Meghdoot to capture the Siachen Glacier?

  • (A) 1984
  • (B) 1992
  • (C) 2000
  • (D) 1978

Answer: 1984

Operation Meghdoot was launched in 1984 to establish control over the Siachen Glacier, a contested area in Kashmir.

What is the primary objective of the Indian Strategic Forces Command?

  • (A) Cyber warfare
  • (B) Nuclear deterrence
  • (C) Border security
  • (D) Internal security

Answer: Nuclear deterrence

The Indian Strategic Forces Command oversees the nation's nuclear weapons and ensures deterrence through nuclear strategy.

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The 1962 Sino-Indian War was fought over which region?

  • (A) Arunachal Pradesh
  • (B) Jammu and Kashmir
  • (C) Sikkim
  • (D) Ladakh

Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

The Sino-Indian War of 1962 was fought over the disputed border areas in Arunachal Pradesh, known as the McMahon Line.

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