Practice 613 Defence & Space Technology multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. Which is the launch site for ISRO's rockets?
Explanation
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, is India's primary spaceport for launching PSLV, GSLV, and LVM3 rockets.
Q2. The Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) is located at:
Explanation
SDSC-SHAR (Satish Dhawan Space Centre - Sriharikota Range) is India's primary spaceport located on Sriharikota island in Andhra Pradesh. It was renamed in 2002 after Satish Dhawan, ISRO's second chairman.
Q3. India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant uses which launch method for aircraft?
Explanation
INS Vikrant uses STOBAR (Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) with a 14° ski-jump ramp for take-off and arrester wires for landing. STOBAR is simpler than CATOBAR (used in US carriers) but limits aircraft weight. MiG-29K fighters operate from Vikrant.
Q4. The DIME digital platform launched by the Indian Army was developed jointly with which institution?
Explanation
The Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME) was developed jointly by the Indian Army and BISAG-N. It is expected to reduce manual paperwork by approximately 70% across army depot operations.
Q5. BrahMos missile is a joint venture between India and Russia. What is its cruise speed?
Explanation
BrahMos travels at Mach 2.8 (about 3 times speed of sound), making it one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world. Named after Brahmaputra (India) and Moskva (Russia) rivers. It can be launched from land, sea, sub-sea and air.
Sign up free to practice all questions with detailed explanations and track your progress.
Q6. With reference to Vijay Diwas observed on December 16, consider the following statements: 1. It commemorates India's victory in the 1971 India-Pakistan War that led to the creation of Bangladesh. 2. Pakistani General A.A.K. Niazi signed the Instrument of Surrender in Karachi. 3. The 1971 war lasted for 13 days (December 3–16, 1971). 4. Approximately 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered — one of the largest military surrenders since World War II. Which of the above statements are correct?
Q7. A scramjet engine differs from a ramjet in that it:
Q8. The BlueBird 6 satellite connects directly to smartphones. What peak data rate does it support?
Q9. INSAT-3DR launched in 2016 is primarily used for:
Q10. INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, was commissioned in which year?
Q11. ISRO's NavIC signals are broadcast in which two services?
Q12. IRS-P6 (Resourcesat-1) was significant because it carried:
Q13. Prithvi-I missile is operated by which arm of the Indian military?
Q14. SPADEX was launched using which rocket?
Q15. The BrahMos-II missile under development is expected to be:
608 more questions available with a free account
Continue your Science & Technology preparation with these related topics.
518 questions
482 questions
253 questions
223 questions
116 questions
115 questions
115 questions
94 questions
50 questions
25 questions
2 questions
2 questions
2 questions
2 questions
2 questions
2 questions
2 questions
2 questions
2 questions
2 questions
1 questions
1 questions
1 questions
1 questions
1 questions
1 questions
1 questions
1 questions
1 questions
Create a free account to access all Defence & Space Technology MCQs, get detailed explanations, and track your progress across every subject.
