11. Consider the following:
- Typhon missile system
- BrahMos cruise missile
- Patriot missile system
Which of the above systems is primarily developed for mid-range capabilities?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1]
Notes:
The Typhon missile system is a land-based mid-range missile system developed by Lockheed Martin, with a range of 300 miles. It is designed for the U.S. Army and focuses on archipelagic defense. The BrahMos cruise missile, a joint venture between India and Russia, is primarily a supersonic cruise missile with different operational roles. The Patriot missile system, developed by Raytheon, is primarily a long-range air defense system designed to intercept incoming threats, thus not categorized as mid-range.
12. Consider the following pairs:
| BrahMos Missile | Supersonic cruise missile developed by India and Russia |
| Agni Missile | First Indian missile capable of delivering nuclear warheads |
| Prithvi Missile | First missile developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) |
| Akash Missile | Surface-to-air missile system capable of targeting aircraft |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only one pair
[B] Only two pairs
[C] Only three pairs
[D] All Four pairs
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Correct Answer: D [All Four pairs]
Notes:- BrahMos Missile: It is indeed a supersonic cruise missile developed through a joint venture between India and Russia, making this pair correct.
- Agni Missile: The Agni missile series includes various models capable of delivering nuclear warheads, confirming this pair as correct.
- Prithvi Missile: The Prithvi missile was the first missile developed under India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP), validating this pair as correct.
- Akash Missile: The Akash missile is a surface-to-air missile system designed to target aircraft, which also makes this pair correct.
Thus, all four pairs are correct.
13. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of BrahMos Aerospace?
[A] Nishant Agrawal
[B] Atul Dinkar Rane
[C] Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi
[D] Dr S Christopher
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Correct Answer: C [Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi]
Notes:
Dr. Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi was appointed as Chief of BrahMos Aerospace, known for the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile. He has 30+ years of experience in missile technology, NDT, and skill development. Dr. Joshi is an alumnus of Osmania University (BTech) and NIT Warangal (PhD in Mechanical Engineering). He contributed to India’s Prithvi and Agni missile programs and was Deputy Project Director for the Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) program. He trained 600+ professionals in advanced NDT techniques and led ISNT to improve industry capabilities. BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russia venture, developed the BRAHMOS missile, famed for precision and speed.
14. Recently, India delivered BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to which country?
[A] Sweden
[B] Philippines
[C] Egypt
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: B [Philippines]
Notes:
India delivered BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines under a $375 million deal signed in 2022. BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture of India’s DRDO, signed the contract with the Philippines in January 2022 for the supply of Shore Based Anti-Ship Missile System. India’s arms sales this year totaled Rs 21,000 crore, according to Prime Minister of India.
15. BrahMos Missile has been developed by a partnership between Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya and which organisation of India?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] HAL
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The BrahMos missile is a type of supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, airplanes, or land.
It is currently the fastest supersonic missile in the world and was developed by a partnership between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, forming BrahMos Aerospace. Recently, Indian Navy successfully test fired the ship-launched version of the BrahMos missile.
16. Which Indian Armed Force successfully test-fired the extended-range version of BrahMos Air-Launched missile?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Air Force]
Notes:
Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully test-fired the extended-range version of BrahMos Air-Launched missile.
It was test fired against a ship target from a frontline SU-30MKI aircraft. The maiden test of the extended range of the Brahmos Air Launched missile was conducted on May 12. BrahMos missiles are designed, developed and produced by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture company set up by India’s DRDO and Russia’s Mashinostroyenia.
17. On 22 November, 2017 the Indian Air Force successfully test fired an air launched BrahMos from a ______ fighter aircraft:
[A] Mirage-2000
[B] Sukhoi Su-30 MKI
[C] Mig-29
[D] HAL Tejas
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Correct Answer: B [Sukhoi Su-30 MKI]
Notes:
In a milestone, a Brahmos Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) was, on 22 November, 2017, fired successfully for the first time from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Brahmos ALCM, which weighs 2.5 tonnes, is the heaviest weapon to be deployed on India’s Su-30 fighter aircraft. It has a range of 290 km.
18. Match list–I with list–II
(List–I)
- a. Saras
- b. Bhishma
- c. Brahmos
- d. Insat-3C
(List–II)
- battle tank
- multi-purpose civil aircraft
- satellite
- missile
[A] a–(i), b–(ii), c–(iii), d–(iv)
[B] a–(iii), b–(ii), c–(iv), d–(i)
[C] a–(iv), b–(iii), c–(i), d–(ii)
[D] a–(ii), b–(i), c–(iv), d–(iii)
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Correct Answer: D [a–(ii), b–(i), c–(iv), d–(iii)]
Notes:- Saras : the first Indian multi-purpose civilian aircraft.;
- Bhishma: modified Russian T-90 main battle tank;
- BrahMoS : a short-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile developed as an Indo-Russian joint venture;
- INSAT–3C : a multipurpose satellite built by ISRO and launched by Arianespace in Jan 2002.
19. With which of the following countries BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. has signed a deal for the supply of shore based anti-ship variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile?
[A] Poland
[B] Philippines
[C] Egypt
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Philippines]
Notes:
Approximately 50 Indian private sector companies contribute to defense exports, with key destinations including Italy, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Russia, France, Nepal, Mauritius, Israel, Egypt, UAE, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Poland, Spain, and Chile. Major exported items include personal protective gear, offshore patrol vessels, ALH helicopters, SU avionics, Bharati radios, coastal surveillance systems, Kavach MoD II launchers, radar spares, electronic systems, and light engineering mechanical parts. The Philippines signed a $374.96 million contract with BrahMos Aerospace for the shore-based anti-ship variant of the BrahMos missile, marking India’s first export order for this joint product with Russia.
20. Which of the following defence equipment is/are imported from Russia?
- INS Vikramaditya
- Mi-17V-5
- T-90 Bhishma
- Brahmos
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 4
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
INS Vikramaditya, a modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier, was acquired from Russia and commissioned in November 2013. The Mi-17V-5, a military transport variant of the Mi-8/17 helicopter family, serves in various roles. India acquired Russian T-90 Bhishma tanks in 2001, enhanced with thermal imaging technology. BRAHMOS, a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPOM, is named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.
