Air Force & Aircraft — Set 2
Defence GK · वायु सेना और विमान · Questions 11–20 of 160
How many operational commands does the Indian Air Force have?
Correct Answer: C. 7
The Indian Air Force has 7 commands: Western Air Command (Delhi), Eastern Air Command (Shillong), Southern Air Command (Thiruvananthapuram), South-Western Air Command (Gandhinagar), Central Air Command (Prayagraj), Training Command (Bangalore), and Maintenance Command (Nagpur). Each is headed by an Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief.
Where is the headquarters of the Western Air Command of the IAF located?
Correct Answer: A. New Delhi
The headquarters of the Western Air Command is located in New Delhi at Air Force Station Subroto Park. It is one of the most important operational commands of the IAF. It is responsible for the aerial defence of the western border of India, including the Pakistan frontier.
Where is the headquarters of the Eastern Air Command of the IAF?
Correct Answer: A. Shillong
The Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force has its headquarters in Shillong, Meghalaya. It is responsible for the air defence of India's eastern region, including the borders with China and Myanmar. The command oversees several important air bases in eastern India.
The IAF Training Command is headquartered at which city?
Correct Answer: A. Bengaluru
The Training Command of the Indian Air Force is headquartered at Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka. It is responsible for training of all IAF personnel including pilots, ground crew, and technical staff. The command oversees various training institutions spread across India.
The IAF's Southern Air Command is headquartered at:
Correct Answer: A. Thiruvananthapuram
The Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force is headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala. It covers southern India and the island territories including Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. Air Force Station Thiruvananthapuram is a major base in southern India.
The Central Air Command of the IAF is headquartered at:
Correct Answer: A. Prayagraj (Allahabad)
The Central Air Command of the Indian Air Force is headquartered at Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh. It is responsible for the central region of India. Bamrauli Air Force Station near Prayagraj is the main airfield in the region and the command's home base.
Where is the Maintenance Command of the IAF headquartered?
Correct Answer: A. Nagpur
The Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force is headquartered at Nagpur, Maharashtra. It is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft and equipment across the IAF. The command manages several Base Repair Depots (BRDs) located throughout India.
Which rank in the IAF is equivalent to a Brigadier in the Army?
Correct Answer: A. Air Commodore
Air Commodore is the rank in the Indian Air Force equivalent to a Brigadier in the Army and Commodore in the Navy. It is the lowest flag rank in the IAF. An Air Commodore typically commands an Air Force Station or heads a major department at the headquarters.
Air Vice Marshal is equivalent to which Army rank?
Correct Answer: A. Major General
Air Vice Marshal is the rank in the IAF equivalent to Major General in the Army and Rear Admiral in the Navy. It is a two-star rank. Air Vice Marshals typically command Wings or sub-commands within an Air Command, or hold senior staff positions at Air Headquarters.
What is the entry-level commissioned officer rank in the IAF?
Correct Answer: B. Pilot Officer
Pilot Officer is the entry-level commissioned officer rank in the Indian Air Force. It is equivalent to Second Lieutenant in the Army and Sub-Lieutenant in the Navy. After completing training, officer cadets are commissioned as Pilot Officers and typically promoted to Flying Officer within two years of service.