Army Structure & Ranks — Set 11

Correct Answer: A. Veer Bhogya Vasundhara

The motto of the Rajputana Rifles is 'Veer Bhogya Vasundhara', which is a Sanskrit phrase meaning 'The brave shall inherit the earth'. The Rajputana Rifles is one of the oldest and most decorated infantry regiments of the Indian Army, with origins dating to 1775. It is headquartered at Delhi Cantonment.

Correct Answer: B. Wellington

The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) is located at Wellington, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It is a prestigious joint services institution that trains officers of all three services (Army, Navy, Air Force) and officers from friendly foreign nations. It awards the prestigious PSC (Passed Staff College) qualification. It is one of the most respected military staff colleges in the world.

Correct Answer: A. 14th Horse

The 14th Horse (Scinde Horse) is one of the oldest cavalry regiments of the Indian Army, raised in 1838. It is now an armoured regiment and played a significant role in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, particularly in the capture of Basantar. The regiment earned the Battle Honour 'Basantar River' for that action.

Correct Answer: B. Vikas Battalion

The Special Frontier Force (SFF) is also known as 'Vikas Battalion'. It was raised in 1962 after the Sino-Indian War and primarily comprises Tibetan volunteers. It is under the direct control of the Cabinet Secretariat. The SFF operated in the Kargil War and more recently in the Galwan Valley standoff against China. It specialises in high-altitude warfare.

Correct Answer: B. A dedicated platoon-sized assault element in each infantry battalion

Ghatak Platoon is a dedicated platoon-sized assault element found in every infantry battalion of the Indian Army. The term 'Ghatak' means 'Deadly' in Hindi. These platoons are trained for deep penetration raids, reconnaissance, and assault missions. They undergo specialized commando-type training and are the sharp end of each infantry battalion.

Correct Answer: C. Saugor (Sagar)

The Mechanised Infantry Regimental Centre (MIRC) is located at Saugor (Sagar), Madhya Pradesh. Mechanised Infantry units are equipped with Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) like BMP-1 and BMP-2 (Sarath) to provide enhanced mobility and firepower alongside armoured formations. The regiment is relatively new, having been formally constituted in 1979.

Correct Answer: B. Subedar Joginder Singh

Subedar Joginder Singh of the 1st Sikh Regiment was awarded the Param Vir Chakra (posthumously) for his outstanding bravery during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Despite being wounded, he led charge after charge against Chinese forces at Tongpen La, Bumla, NEFA. He and his remaining soldiers were captured. He is a legendary figure in the Sikh Regiment.

Correct Answer: C. Ahmednagar

The College of Armoured Warfare (CAW) is located at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It is the premier institution for armoured warfare training in India. Officers and men are trained in tactics, gunnery, driving and maintenance of armoured fighting vehicles. Ahmednagar is the hub of Indian Army's armoured corps training.

Correct Answer: B. 13 JAK Rifles

Captain Vikram Batra belonged to the 13th Battalion, Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (13 JAK Rifles). He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his extraordinary bravery in capturing Point 4875 (later named Vikram Batra Top) in the Kargil War. His actions at Point 5140 and Point 4875 became legendary. He was 24 years old when he was killed in action.

Correct Answer: B. Grenadier Guards

The Brigade of Guards in the Indian Army was modelled on and shares traditions with the British Household Brigade (Guards regiments). It was raised in 1949 as an elite infantry regiment. The regiment has participated in all major wars and counter-insurgency operations. It is known for its high standards of turnout and ceremonial duties. Lance Naik Albert Ekka of the Guards won the PVC in 1971.