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Women in Armed Forces MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Solve 3 Women in Armed Forces questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

Practice questions

Q1Consider the following statements regarding Major Abhilasha Barak: 1. She became the first woman combat aviator of the Indian Army in May 2022 after completing the Combat Army Aviation Training at Nashik. 2. She was originally commissioned into the Army Air Defence Corps before joining the Army Aviation Corps. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B Both 1 and 2
C 2 only
D Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation

Both statements are correct. Statement 1: Major Abhilasha Barak created history in May 2022 by becoming the first woman combat aviator of the Indian Army after completing the Combat Army Aviation Training Course at the Combat Army Aviation Training School (CATS) in Nashik. Statement 2: She was originally commissioned into the Army Air Defence Corps in 2018 before being inducted into the Army Aviation Corps following the opening of combat aviation to women. Both statements being correct, the answer is Both 1 and 2.

Q2With reference to the commissioning of the first batch of NDA-trained women cadets, consider the following statements: 1. They are the first women officers to join the armed forces with a permanent commission. 2. The first batch of women cadets joined the NDA in July-August 2022 as part of its 148th course. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2
B 1 only
C 2 only
D Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation

Both statements are correct. According to the source, this is the first time women officers are joining the forces with a permanent commission, and the first batch of women cadets joined the NDA in July-August 2022 as part of its 148th course.

Q3With reference to the commissioning of the first batch of NDA-trained women cadets, consider the following statements: 1. Nine women officers were commissioned in the Indian Army at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. 2. The interim order that enabled women to take the NDA entrance exam was passed by the Supreme Court in August 2021. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation

Both statements are correct. Nine women officers were commissioned in the Indian Army at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, during the Passing Out Parade of the 158th Regular Course. The interim order allowing eligible women to take the NDA and Naval Academy entrance exams was passed by the Supreme Court in August 2021.

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