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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

1

With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements:

I. All types of UAVs can do vertical landing.

II. All types of UAVs can do automated hovering.

III. All types of UAVs can use battery only as a source of power supply.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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2

What is the common characteristic of the chemical substances generally known as CL-20, HMX and LLM105, which are sometimes talked about in media?

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3

With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs:

Aircraft type Description
I. Dornier-228 Maritime patrol aircraft
II. IL-76 Supersonic combat aircraft
III. C-17 Globe-master III Military transport aircraft
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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4

Consider the following aircraft :

1. Rafael

2. MiG-29

3. Tejas MK-1

How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft ?

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5

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?

ArmyAirforceNavy
1.BrigadierAir CommodoreCommander
2.Major GeneralAir Vice MarshalVice Admiral
3.MajorSquadron LeaderLieutenant Commander
4.Lieutenant ColonelGroup CaptainCaptain

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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6

Consider the following statements :

1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.

2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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7
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media ?
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