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Defense & Security MCQs - 2026-04-04

1.
What is a significant strategic benefit of enhanced indigenous SSA capabilities for India?
A It allows India to launch more commercial satellites for other countries.
B It reduces India's reliance on foreign data for space monitoring, bolstering strategic autonomy.
C It primarily helps in weather forecasting and climate change studies.
D It enables India to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon.
2.
Which of the following are key components of the new SSA ground stations? 1. Advanced long-range radars. 2. Optical telescopes. 3. Sophisticated data processing centers. 4. Underwater sonar systems. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1, 2 and 3 only
B 1, 3 and 4 only
C 2, 3 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4
3.
The expansion of India's SSA capabilities is part of which broader initiative?
A Project Gaganyaan
B Project Chandrayaan
C Project NETRA
D Project Mangalyaan
4.
Which two strategically important locations saw the inauguration of new SSA ground stations on April 4, 2026?
A Bengaluru and Hyderabad
B Mumbai and Chennai
C Leh, Ladakh and Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
D Delhi and Kolkata
5.
What is the primary purpose of Space Situational Awareness (SSA)?
A To launch new communication satellites into orbit.
B To understand and monitor the space environment, including active satellites and space debris.
C To develop new propulsion systems for rockets.
D To conduct experiments on microgravity in space.
6.
What is a significant strategic impact of deploying AI-powered surveillance along the LAC?
A It will lead to a complete withdrawal of human patrols from the border.
B It enhances India's defensive posture and readiness, acting as a force multiplier.
C It primarily focuses on preventing illegal immigration from neighboring countries.
D It is designed to replace all existing border infrastructure with digital solutions.
7.
The deployment of these AI systems is part of a broader modernization drive under which initiative?
A Project Shakti
B Project Himmat
C Project Agni
D Project Vajra
8.
The AI algorithms in the surveillance system are trained to perform which of the following tasks?
A Predicting weather patterns for agricultural purposes.
B Detecting, identifying, and tracking suspicious movements of personnel and vehicles.
C Managing logistics for civilian supply chains.
D Automating administrative tasks for army personnel.
9.
Which of the following components are integrated into the new AI-powered surveillance systems along the LAC? 1. High-resolution thermal and optical cameras. 2. Ground-based radars. 3. Unattended ground sensors (UGS). 4. Long-range drones. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A 1 and 2 only
B 2, 3 and 4 only
C 1, 3 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4
10.
What is the primary objective of deploying AI-powered surveillance systems along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)?
A To facilitate cross-border trade with neighboring countries.
B To enhance real-time intelligence, threat assessment, and situational awareness for border defense.
C To monitor environmental changes and wildlife migration patterns.
D To provide internet connectivity to remote border villages.