Topic: Defence Technology India (9 Questions)

    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?

    What is the common characteristic of the chemical substances generally known as CL-20, HMX and LLM-105, which are sometimes talked about in media?

    Related topics in Science and Technology

    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 Globemaster III : Military transport aircraft

    How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

    Related topics in Science and Technology

    Consider the following aircraft:

    • 1.Rafael
    • 2.MiG-29
    • 3.Tejas MK-1

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

    Related topics in Science and Technology

    2023

    Consider the following statements :
    1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocketpowered 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?

    2022

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

    2018

    What is “Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)”, sometimes seen in the news?

    5 more questions from 2015–2023 are part of IAS PYQ Premium

    Unlock the full archive of detailed questions and explanations from previous years, without individual locks on every card.