Army Structure & Ranks — Set 4
Defence GK · सेना संरचना और रैंक · Questions 31–40 of 160
Which Indian Army officer first won the Param Vir Chakra in the 1971 War?
Correct Answer: D. Both A and C
Both Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal and Lance Naik Albert Ekka were awarded Param Vir Chakras for their actions during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. Both awards were posthumous. Arun Khetrapal was an officer of the Poona Horse and Albert Ekka was from the Brigade of Guards. They showed extraordinary bravery in the face of the enemy.
The Army's service headquarters is located at:
Correct Answer: A. New Delhi
The Army's service headquarters (South Block) is located in New Delhi. The Chief of Army Staff operates from South Block, Raisina Hill, New Delhi. The headquarters oversees all administrative and operational matters of the Indian Army. It is in close proximity to the Ministry of Defence.
What does the insignia of the Indian Army show?
Correct Answer: B. Ashoka Lion Capital with crossed sword and baton
The Indian Army's insignia features the Ashoka Lion Capital (the national emblem) with a crossed sword and baton beneath it. The words 'Indian Army' are inscribed on the badge. The Ashoka Lion Capital also appears on Indian currency and the national emblem. The crossed sword and baton represent military authority and service.
What is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India?
Correct Answer: C. Ashoka Chakra
Ashoka Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award in India. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra. It is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice done otherwise than in the face of the enemy. It can be awarded posthumously.
The Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army is headquartered at:
Correct Answer: A. Agra
The Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army is headquartered at Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is India's primary airborne and special forces regiment. The regiment includes both airborne battalions and Para Special Forces units. Agra also houses the Indian Army's main airborne training facilities.
Which corps is known as the 'Trishul Corps'?
Correct Answer: A. III Corps
The III Corps is known as the 'Trishul Corps' and is headquartered at Dimapur, Nagaland. It is responsible for operations in the northeastern sector of India. The corps handles the border with Myanmar and oversees counter-insurgency operations in the northeast. Its area of responsibility includes Nagaland, Manipur, and parts of Assam.
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located at:
Correct Answer: C. Khadakwasla
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located at Khadakwasla, near Pune, Maharashtra. It is the world's first tri-service academy where cadets of the Army, Navy, and Air Force train together. NDA was established in 1954. Graduates go on to serve in all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces.
The Gurkha Rifles regiments of the Indian Army recruit soldiers from:
Correct Answer: C. Both India and Nepal
The Gurkha Rifle regiments of the Indian Army recruit soldiers from both Nepal and hill districts of India such as Darjeeling and Sikkim. Nepali Gurkhas are recruited through a tripartite agreement between India, Nepal, and the United Kingdom signed in 1947. They are known for their exceptional bravery and the iconic khukri knife.
How many Param Vir Chakras have been awarded in total till date?
Correct Answer: B. 21
A total of 21 Param Vir Chakras have been awarded till date, with the majority being posthumous awards. The first was awarded to Major Somnath Sharma in 1947. The most recent was awarded to Subedar Sanjay Kumar for actions during the Kargil War. All 21 recipients are celebrated as national heroes.
Operation Parakram was launched by India after which incident?
Correct Answer: B. Attack on Indian Parliament in 2001
Operation Parakram was launched by India in December 2001 after the terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament on December 13, 2001. India mobilised its armed forces along the Pakistan border in the largest military mobilisation since 1971. The operation lasted nearly a year. It demonstrated India's readiness to use military force in response to cross-border terrorism.