PYQ Mitra

UPSC CSE 2024 Internal Security Previous Year Questions

5 questions with answers and explanations. Practice these interactively

Question 1

Consider the following aircraft:

1. Rafael

2. MiG-29

3. Tejas MK-1

How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?

  1. (a) Only one
  2. (b) Only two
  3. (c) All three
  4. (d) None

Answer: (d)

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Question 2

Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?

Army: Brigadier | Airforce: Air Commodore | Navy: Commander

Army: Major General | Airforce: Air Vice Marshal | Navy: Vice Admiral

Army: Major | Airforce: Squadron Leader | Navy: Lieutenant Commander

Army: Lieutenant Colonel | Airforce: Group Captain | Navy: Captain

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. (a) 1 and 4
  2. (b) 1 and 3
  3. (c) 2, 3 and 4
  4. (d) 3 only

Answer: (d)

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Question 3

What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?

1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs

3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. (a) 1, 2 and 3
  2. (b) 1 and 2 only
  3. (c) 2 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1 and 3 only

Answer: (d)

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Question 4

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

  1. (a) Operation Sankalp
  2. (b) Operation Maitri
  3. (c) Operation Sadbhavana
  4. (d) Operation Madad

Answer: (c)

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Question 5

Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct?

1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.

2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).

3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.

4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.

Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. (a) 1, 2 and 3
  2. (b) 1, 2 and 4
  3. (c) 1, 3 and 4
  4. (d) 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (d)

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