Army Structure & Ranks — Set 7
Defence GK · सेना संरचना और रैंक · Questions 61–70 of 160
India's surgical strikes of 2016 were conducted against targets in:
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)
India conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control into Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on September 29, 2016, in response to the terror attack on the Uri Army base. The Para Special Forces conducted the operation. The strikes targeted terrorist launch pads. The operation was hailed as a bold military response to cross-border terrorism.
The First Indo-Pakistan War was fought over which territory?
Correct Answer: C. Kashmir
The First Indo-Pakistan War (1947-48) was fought over the territory of Jammu and Kashmir after Pakistan-backed tribal militias and irregular forces invaded the princely state. The Maharaja of Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession with India. India airlifted troops to Srinagar. The war ended with a UN-brokered ceasefire on January 1, 1949.
What is the name of India's main battle tank?
Correct Answer: B. Arjun
Arjun is India's indigenously designed and manufactured main battle tank, developed by DRDO and manufactured by HVF (Heavy Vehicles Factory), Chennai. It entered service with the Indian Army in 2004. The Arjun Mk1A is the latest upgraded version. It weighs about 68.5 tons and is equipped with a 120mm rifled gun.
The rank insignia of a Brigadier in the Indian Army is:
Correct Answer: B. One star with crossed sword and baton
A Brigadier in the Indian Army wears one star (pip) along with crossed sword and baton on the shoulder epaulette. The ranks below are Colonel (three stars), and above are Major General (two stars without baton/sword), and Lieutenant General (three stars with crossed sword and baton). The insignia indicates authority and seniority.
When was the Indian Army formally established?
Correct Answer: C. April 1, 1895
The Indian Army traces its formal establishment to April 1, 1895, when the British Indian Army was reorganised. After independence in 1947, the army was inherited and restructured. January 15, 1949, is celebrated as Army Day, marking when the first Indian Commander-in-Chief took charge. The Army has roots going back to the East India Company's forces.
The Param Vir Chakra medal was designed by:
Correct Answer: A. Savitri Khanolkar
The Param Vir Chakra was designed by Savitri Khanolkar (née Eva Yvonne Linda Maday-de-Maros), a Swiss-born woman who was married to an Indian Army officer and later became an Indian citizen. She designed both the Param Vir Chakra and the Maha Vir Chakra. The design features Indra's Vajra and four replicas of the Maratha state seal.
Which is the only Army Corps that has a peacetime strength equivalent to a field army?
Correct Answer: B. Strike Corps
Strike Corps in the Indian Army are large offensive formations meant to exploit breakthroughs and deliver decisive blows. India maintains three Strike Corps (I, II, and XXI). These are equipped with the bulk of India's armoured, mechanised, and artillery resources. They represent India's offensive power projection capability.
The Sikh Light Infantry Regiment's battle cry is:
Correct Answer: B. Jo Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal
The battle cry of the Sikh Light Infantry and Sikh Regiment is 'Jo Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal', which is a Sikh religious affirmation meaning 'Whoever utters this shall be fulfilled: Eternal is the Great Timeless Lord'. It is shouted with great fervour during battles and parades. This war cry instils courage and solidarity among Sikh soldiers.
In which year did the Indian Army conduct the surgical strike in Myanmar?
Correct Answer: B. 2015
The Indian Army conducted a cross-border surgical strike in Myanmar in June 2015 against NSCN-K militants who had ambushed an Indian Army convoy in Chandel district of Manipur, killing 18 soldiers. Para Special Forces units crossed into Myanmar and destroyed militant camps. This was one of India's first acknowledged cross-border operations in recent times.
The Western Command of the Indian Army is headquartered at:
Correct Answer: B. Chandimandir
The Western Command of the Indian Army is headquartered at Chandimandir, Haryana, near Chandigarh. It is one of the most important commands, responsible for the border with Pakistan in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu. It controls the largest concentration of India's armoured and mechanised forces facing Pakistan.