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Defence GK and GS Questions
GK and GS practice questions for NDA, CDS, Agniveer, AFCAT and other defence exams.
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Geography 5
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1 Geography
The Siachen Glacier lies in which mountain range?
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Answer: D. Karakoram
Siachen is in the eastern Karakoram range.
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2 Geography
Which pass connects Srinagar with Leh?
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Answer: B. Zoji La
Zoji La links the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.
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3 Geography
Nathu La connects India with which country?
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Answer: B. China
Nathu La is a pass between Sikkim and Tibet.
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4 Geography
The boundary line between India and Pakistan is known as what?
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Answer: C. Radcliffe Line
Cyril Radcliffe drew it in 1947 at Partition.
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5 Geography
Which channel separates the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands?
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Answer: C. Ten Degree Channel
The Ten Degree Channel lies along 10 degrees North.
History 8
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6 History
In which year was the Battle of Haldighati fought?
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Answer: A. 1576
Maharana Pratap faced Akbar's army led by Man Singh at Haldighati in 1576.
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7 History
The Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 was fought between the Marathas and whom?
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Answer: B. Ahmad Shah Abdali
The Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated the Marathas in 1761.
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8 History
In which year was the Kargil War fought?
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Answer: C. 1999
The Kargil conflict took place from May to July 1999.
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9 History
The Indian operation to clear Kargil of intruders was named what?
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Answer: B. Operation Vijay
Operation Vijay was the Army's operation in Kargil.
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10 History
The 1971 Indo Pakistan war led to the creation of which country?
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Answer: C. Bangladesh
After the 1971 war East Pakistan became Bangladesh.
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11 History
Who was the first Field Marshal of the Indian Army?
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Answer: A. Sam Manekshaw
Sam Manekshaw was made Field Marshal in 1973.
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12 History
Who was the first Indian Commander in Chief of the Indian Army?
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Answer: C. K. M. Cariappa
Cariappa took over from General Roy Bucher on 15 January 1949.
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13 History
Which is the highest wartime gallantry award in India?
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Answer: D. Param Vir Chakra
The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for the highest courage in the presence of the enemy.
Polity 3
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14 Polity
Under which Article can President's Rule be imposed in a state?
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Answer: B. Article 356
Article 356 deals with failure of constitutional machinery in a state.
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15 Polity
When did the Constitution of India come into force?
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Answer: C. 26 January 1950
It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
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16 Polity
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian armed forces?
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Answer: D. The President
Article 53 gives supreme command to the President.
Science 8
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17 Science
What is the approximate speed of sound in air at 20 degrees Celsius?
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Answer: D. 343 m/s
Sound travels at about 343 metres per second in air at 20 degrees Celsius.
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18 Science
Newton's first law of motion is also called the law of what?
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Answer: A. Inertia
The first law says a body stays at rest or in uniform motion unless a force acts on it.
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19 Science
Radar uses which type of waves?
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Answer: D. Radio waves
Radar sends radio waves, including microwaves, and times the echo.
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20 Science
Which element is the common fuel in nuclear power reactors?
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Answer: B. Uranium
Uranium 235 undergoes fission to release energy.
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21 Science
What is the SI unit of power?
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Answer: A. Watt
One watt is one joule per second.
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22 Science
Which gas is used to fill weather balloons?
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Answer: D. Helium
Helium is light and does not burn, so it is safe for balloons.
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23 Science
A light year is a unit of what?
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Answer: C. Distance
A light year is the distance light travels in one year, about 9.46 trillion km.
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24 Science
What is the approximate escape velocity of the Earth?
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Answer: B. 11.2 km/s
A body needs about 11.2 km/s to escape Earth's gravity.
Static GK 14
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25 Static GK
On which date is Indian Army Day observed?
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Answer: A. 15 January
It marks 15 January 1949, when Cariappa became the first Indian chief.
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26 Static GK
On which date is Indian Air Force Day observed?
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Answer: B. 8 October
The IAF was established on 8 October 1932.
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27 Static GK
On which date is Indian Navy Day observed?
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Answer: B. 4 December
Navy Day marks the 1971 attack on Karachi harbour, Operation Trident.
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28 Static GK
INS Vikrant, commissioned in 2022, is India's first what?
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Answer: A. Indigenously built aircraft carrier
INS Vikrant was built at Cochin Shipyard.
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29 Static GK
Agni series missiles were developed by which organisation?
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Answer: B. DRDO
DRDO developed the Agni ballistic missiles.
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30 Static GK
Where is the National Defence Academy located?
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Answer: B. Khadakwasla, Pune
The NDA is at Khadakwasla near Pune.
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31 Static GK
Where is the Indian Military Academy located?
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Answer: C. Dehradun
The IMA is at Dehradun in Uttarakhand.
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32 Static GK
Where is the Officers Training Academy of the Army located?
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Answer: A. Chennai
The OTA at Chennai trains Short Service Commission officers.
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33 Static GK
BrahMos is what type of missile?
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Answer: A. Supersonic cruise missile
BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed by India and Russia.
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34 Static GK
Who was India's first Chief of Defence Staff?
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Answer: B. General Bipin Rawat
General Bipin Rawat took charge as the first CDS on 1 January 2020.
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35 Static GK
The Rafale fighter jets bought by India are made in which country?
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Answer: A. France
Rafale is built by Dassault Aviation of France.
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36 Static GK
Tejas, the Indian fighter aircraft, is made by which company?
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Answer: D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
HAL builds the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
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37 Static GK
Which is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India?
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Answer: B. Ashoka Chakra
The Ashoka Chakra is given for valour away from the battlefield.
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38 Static GK
Which rank is immediately above Colonel in the Indian Army?
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Answer: A. Brigadier
The order is Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, Major General.
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