MCQs on Defence Dec 2025

Explanation: INS Arighaat is India’s second indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), commissioned to strengthen the country’s naval nuclear triad.

Explanation: Exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ was the largest multilateral air exercise hosted by the IAF, seeing participation from numerous global air forces to enhance interoperability.

Explanation: Zorawar is a highly agile, indigenously developed Light Tank specifically designed for deployment in high-altitude terrains like Eastern Ladakh.

Explanation: The MQ-9B Predator/SkyGuardian drones are High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, procured from the US to enhance ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities.

Explanation: Exercise Malabar is a premier multilateral naval exercise featuring the navies of the Quad nations: India, USA, Japan, and Australia.

Explanation: Project Kusha is India’s indigenous equivalent to the Russian S-400 or Israel’s Iron Dome, designed to create a robust Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) defence shield.

Explanation: Exercise Yudh Abhyas is a premier bilateral army exercise between India and the United States, focusing on peacekeeping and counter-terrorism operations.

Explanation: The Project 15B (Visakhapatnam-class) destroyers include INS Visakhapatnam, INS Mormugao, INS Imphal, and the final ship, INS Surat.

Explanation: Agni-Prime is a two-stage, canisterised solid-propellant ballistic missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance systems, having a range of 1,000 to 2,000 km.

Explanation: Exercise Mitra Shakti is an annual bilateral joint military exercise conducted between India and Sri Lanka to enhance interoperability in counter-insurgency operations.

Explanation: The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) is a joint venture manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles at the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.

Explanation: The C-295 MW is a tactical transport aircraft manufactured by Airbus. India is procuring 56 of these, with the latter batches being manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems.

Explanation: The Astra missile is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft like the Su-30MKI and Tejas.

Explanation: Exercise KAZIND is an annual bilateral military exercise between the armies and air forces of India and Kazakhstan.

Explanation: ‘Prachand’ (meaning fierce) is India’s first indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for high-altitude combat.

Explanation: Exercise Dharma Guardian is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).

Explanation: INS Vagsheer is the sixth and final Kalvari-class (Scorpene design) diesel-electric attack submarine built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited under Project 75.

Explanation: VSHORADS is an indigenous Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) designed by DRDO to neutralize low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges.

Explanation: Exercise Varuna is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy, aimed at enhancing strategic partnership and maritime security.

Explanation: The S-400 Triumf is a highly advanced mobile surface-to-air missile system designed by Russia, capable of engaging aircraft, UAVs, and ballistic missiles.

Explanation: Nomadic Elephant is an annual bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces.

Explanation: TAPAS-BH-201 (Tactical Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance-Beyond Horizon) is an indigenous MALE UAV developed by DRDO for ISTAR missions.

Explanation: The MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopters, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, were procured from the US to enhance the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

Explanation: Exercise Dustlik is a joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan, primarily focusing on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain.

Explanation: iDEX aims to encourage startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators to create technological solutions for the Indian military.

Explanation: Exercise Surya Kiran is an annual bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the Nepali Army, focusing on jungle warfare and counter-terrorism.

Explanation: Rudram is India’s first indigenous New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM), designed to destroy enemy radars and communication facilities from fighter jets.

Explanation: Vajra Prahar is an annual bilateral exercise conducted between the Special Forces of India and the United States to share best practices.

Explanation: SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) is an annual naval exercise that has been conducted continuously since 1994.

Explanation: The Igla-S is a Russian-made Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) procured by the Indian Army to boost its very short-range air defence capabilities.

Explanation: Tiger Triumph is a massive tri-services (Army, Navy, Air Force) exercise focused on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations between India and the US.

Explanation: Sada Tanseeq is the first-ever joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Saudi Land Forces, held to enhance interoperability.

Explanation: Abhyas is a High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) used as a realistic target to evaluate the performance of various missile systems.

Explanation: Desert Cyclone is a bilateral military training exercise between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces, focusing on operations in desert/semi-desert terrain.

Explanation: The Tejas LCA is designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and manufactured by the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Explanation: Sea Defender is a joint exercise between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to enhance maritime security and cooperation.

Explanation: BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, producing the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile.

Explanation: Garuda Shakti is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army’s Special Forces and the Indonesian Special Forces (Kopassus).

Explanation: INS Vikrant (IAC-1) is the first aircraft carrier entirely designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.

Explanation: Exercise MAITREE is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army aimed at counter-terrorism training.