NDA Defence Practice Set – Important
Topics and Questions
Here is a Defence Practice Set for NDA based on common topics that may appear in General
Knowledge sections and overall preparation.
1. Armed Forces Structure
1. What are the three main branches of the Indian Armed Forces?
a) Army, Navy, Air Force
b) Police, Paramilitary, Coast Guard
c) Intelligence, Border Security, Air Force
d) Navy, Marines, Coast Guard
2. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
a) Prime Minister
b) Defence Minister
c) President
d) Chief of Army Staff
3. What is the highest military decoration in India?
a) Param Vir Chakra
b) Ashoka Chakra
c) Maha Vir Chakra
d) Kirti Chakra
2. National Security and Defence Policies
4. Which ministry is responsible for the security of India?
a) Ministry of External Affairs
b) Ministry of Defence
c) Ministry of Home Affairs
d) Ministry of Finance
5. The concept of 'No First Use' is related to:
a) Nuclear weapons policy
b) Border control
c) Trade agreements
d) Space warfare
3. Borders and Operations
6. Which mountain range forms the natural border between India and China?
a) Western Ghats
b) Himalayas
c) Aravalli
d) Vindhyas
7. Operation Vijay was related to which conflict?
a) Kargil War
b) Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
c) Operation Blue Star
d) Liberation of Goa
8. The Siachen Glacier is situated in which region?
a) Ladakh
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Uttarakhand
d) Himachal Pradesh
4. Defence Equipment and Technology
9. Agni and Prithvi are examples of:
a) Fighter jets
b) Submarines
c) Ballistic missiles
d) Radar systems
10. INS Vikramaditya is:
a) A missile system
b) An aircraft carrier
c) A nuclear submarine
d) A surveillance satellite
5. Ranks and Command Structure
11. What is the rank below General in the Indian Army?
a) Colonel
b) Lieutenant General
c) Major General
d) Brigadier
12. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) coordinates between:
a) Army only
b) Army and Navy only
c) All three branches of the Armed Forces
d) Intelligence and Police forces
6. Defence Exercises and Alliances
13. 'Malabar Exercise' is conducted by:
a) India and Russia
b) India, USA, and Japan
c) India and China
d) India, France, and Australia
14. The Indian Navy participates in anti-piracy missions mainly in:
a) Gulf of Mexico
b) South China Sea
c) Gulf of Aden
d) Caribbean Sea
Notes for Defence Section Preparation:
- Focus on the structure and role of the Armed Forces.
- Memorize the highest awards, defence operations, and their significance.
- Understand strategic borders and geography.
- Be aware of modern weapons and missile systems like Agni and Prithvi.
- Practice questions on military exercises and international alliances.
