Navy Ships & Submarines — Set 2
Defence GK · नौसेना जहाज और पनडुब्बी · Questions 11–20 of 160
Which naval command is responsible for the Western operations of the Indian Navy?
Correct Answer: B. Western Naval Command
The Western Naval Command, headquartered at Mumbai (INS Colaba), is responsible for the naval operations in the Arabian Sea and the western coastline of India.
What is the primary propulsion system of Scorpene-class submarines?
Correct Answer: B. Diesel-electric
Scorpene-class submarines operate on diesel-electric propulsion. These submarines are built in India under license from French company Naval Group and have advanced underwater combat capabilities.
Which is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the Indian Navy?
Correct Answer: D. None - India has no nuclear aircraft carriers
India does not currently have a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya are conventionally powered aircraft carriers. INS Viraat was also conventionally powered and was decommissioned in 2013.
What is the Indian Navy's primary anti-submarine warfare missile?
Correct Answer: C. Helina
Helina is the primary anti-submarine warfare missile system of the Indian Navy. It is an air-to-surface missile that can be launched from helicopters to detect and neutralize underwater threats.
Which naval training establishment is the oldest in the Indian Navy?
Correct Answer: B. INS Shivaji
INS Shivaji, located in Lonavala near Pune, is the oldest and premier naval training establishment. It was established in 1802 and serves as the training center for all officers of the Indian Navy.
What is the maximum depth at which Indian Navy submarines can operate?
Correct Answer: B. 500 meters
Most Indian Navy submarines, particularly the Kilo-class and Scorpene-class, can operate at depths of approximately 500 meters, allowing them to conduct deep-sea surveillance and strategic operations.
Which is India's first aircraft carrier built entirely in India?
Correct Answer: C. INS Vikrant
INS Vikrant is India's first aircraft carrier built entirely within India. It was commissioned in September 2013 and is named after India's first aircraft carrier.
How many active Rajput-class destroyers does the Indian Navy have?
Correct Answer: C. 3 destroyers
The Indian Navy has 3 active Rajput-class destroyers: INS Rajput, INS Rana, and INS Ranvir. These ships have served the Indian Navy for several decades with modernization upgrades.
What does 'INS' stand for in Indian Navy ship nomenclature?
Correct Answer: B. Indian Navy Ship
INS stands for 'Indian Navy Ship'. Every vessel in the Indian Navy is prefixed with INS followed by a name that often reflects historical significance, places, or concepts important to India.
Which strait is the most strategically important for Indian naval operations in the Indian Ocean?
Correct Answer: A. Strait of Malacca
The Strait of Malacca, located between Malaysia and Indonesia, is the most strategically important waterway for the Indian Navy. It connects the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean and handles a significant portion of global maritime trade.