Defence and Maritime Security MCQ — 78 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. 1. The motto of the Indian Coast Guard is "We Attack". 2. One mission of the Indian Coast Guard is to protect ocean and offshore wealth including oil, fish and minerals. 3. During war, the Indian Coast Guard is mandated to back up the Army rather than the Navy. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. The Department of Military Affairs headed by the CDS deals with the Armed Forces of the Union, namely the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. 2. The Department of Military Affairs deals with procurement exclusive to the Services except capital acquisitions. 3. The mandate of the Department of Military Affairs includes facilitating restructuring of Military Commands for jointness in operations, including through joint or theatre commands. 4. The CDS is excluded from membership of the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by the Raksha Mantri. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. 1. The Indian Navy's two Fleets are the Western Fleet based at Kochi and the Eastern Fleet based at Port Blair. 2. The defence of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is coordinated by Headquarters, Andaman and Nicobar Command, located at Port Blair. 3. The Andaman and Nicobar Command is the only Tri-Services Command in the Indian Armed Forces. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Article 53 vests the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union in the President. 2. The exercise of this supreme command is regulated by law. 3. Article 53 vests this supreme command in the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. The Coastal Surveillance Network includes a Chain of Static Sensors with radars, AIS, day/night cameras and meteorological sensors. 2. The Chain of Static Sensors mentioned by the Coast Guard has 46 locations along the coastline and islands. 3. The Coastal Surveillance Network is described as having no radar component. Which of the statements given above are correct?