Defence Institutions MCQ — 82 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Article 53 vests the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union in the President. 2. The President's supreme command over the Defence Forces is exercised without any regulation by law. 3. The Chief of Defence Staff heads the Department of Military Affairs within the Ministry of Defence and functions as its Secretary. 4. The Chief of Defence Staff exercises military command over the three Service Chiefs. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Coast Guard: 1. The Coast Guard Act, 1978 provides for an Armed Force of the Union for ensuring security of India's maritime zones. 2. The Coast Guard Act defines maritime zones of India to include territorial waters, the contiguous zone, the continental shelf and the exclusive economic zone. 3. The general superintendence, direction and control of the Coast Guard vest in the Central Government. 4. The Coast Guard is constituted under a law administered by the Ministry of External Affairs. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Ministry of Defence: 1. The Ministry of Defence comprises five Departments: Defence, Military Affairs, Defence Production, Defence Research and Development, and Ex-Servicemen Welfare. 2. The Ministry also has a Finance Division headed by a Secretary. 3. The Defence Secretary functions as the head of the Department of Military Affairs. 4. The Raksha Mantri is the head of the Ministry of Defence. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding constitutional control over defence institutions: 1. The supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union is vested in the President. 2. The exercise of the supreme command of the Defence Forces is not regulated by law. 3. Parliament may restrict or abrogate the application of Part III rights to members of the Armed Forces to ensure proper discharge of duties and discipline. 4. Article 33 gives this power to State Legislatures, not Parliament. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding DRDO: 1. DRDO is the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. 2. DRDO's mission includes achieving self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems. 3. DRDO is described by the Ministry of Defence as the leading Defence PSU shipyard engaged in construction of warships and submarines. Which of the statements given above are correct?