Army Structure & Ranks — Set 10

Correct Answer: A. Lansdowne

The Garhwal Rifles regiment is headquartered at Lansdowne, Uttarakhand. It was raised in 1887 and draws its soldiers primarily from the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. The regiment has participated in numerous battles and wars including both World Wars, the 1947, 1962, 1965, and 1971 wars. Its motto is 'Yuddha mein Shoor' (Brave in Battle).

Correct Answer: B. 1971 War

Operation Trident was a highly successful naval missile attack conducted on December 4-5, 1971, during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The Indian Navy used Vidyut-class missile boats to attack and destroy Pakistani naval vessels and oil storage tanks at Karachi. This is celebrated as Navy Day on December 4. It was one of the first uses of anti-ship missiles in the region.

Correct Answer: B. High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS)

The High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) at Gulmarg, Kashmir, is the training institution for mountain and winter warfare. It trains soldiers for operations in high altitude, snow, and glacier conditions. HAWS conducts specialized training in skiing, mountaineering, and cold weather combat operations. It is considered one of the premier mountain warfare training schools in the world.

Correct Answer: A. Jammu region

The Dogra Regiment primarily recruits from the Dogra community of the Jammu region of Jammu & Kashmir and adjacent areas. It was raised in 1887. The regiment has participated in all major wars. It is headquartered at Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. Its motto is 'Kartavyam Anvatma' (Duty Above Self).

Correct Answer: B. Shimla

Army Training Command (ARTRAC) is headquartered at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It is responsible for all military training institutions, doctrine development, and standards of training in the Indian Army. ARTRAC oversees the functioning of various army schools and training centres across India. It ensures uniformity and excellence in military training.

Correct Answer: B. CQMH Abdul Hamid

CQMH (Company Quartermaster Havildar) Abdul Hamid of 4 Grenadiers single-handedly destroyed several Pakistan Army Patton tanks during the Battle of Asal Uttar in the 1965 War using a jeep-mounted recoilless gun. His actions significantly disrupted Pakistan's armoured thrust. He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously. The battle is remembered as 'Patton Nagar' (Patton's graveyard).

Correct Answer: A. 2016-2019

General Bipin Rawat served as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from December 31, 2016, to December 31, 2019. He was subsequently appointed as India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in January 2020. He tragically died in a helicopter crash near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, on December 8, 2021. He was known for his bold approach to military strategy.

Correct Answer: B. Patton Nagar

The Battle of Asal Uttar during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War is also known as 'Patton Nagar' (Town of Pattons) because Pakistan lost so many American-supplied M48 Patton tanks in the battle. It was one of the largest tank battles since WWII. India's Centurion tanks, combined with infantry anti-tank weapons, decimated the Pakistani armoured thrust. CQMH Abdul Hamid played a key role.

Correct Answer: B. Wellington

The Madras Regimental Centre is located at Wellington, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. Wellington also houses the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), the prestigious joint services staff college. The Madras Regiment is one of the oldest regiments of the Indian Army with origins in 1758. It has a proud battle history spanning centuries.

Correct Answer: B. General P.N. Thapar

General P.N. Thapar was the Chief of Army Staff during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Following India's military defeat, he resigned from the position. He was succeeded by General J.N. Chaudhuri. The 1962 war exposed the unpreparedness of the Indian Army and led to major reforms in military training, equipment, and doctrine.