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Daily-mcqs 01 Dec 2025
Q1:
Which of the following statements about INS Taragiri is/are correct? 1. INS Taragiri is the fourth P-17A frigate delivered under Project 17A. 2. It uses a CODOG propulsion system with controllable pitch propellers. 3. It has 100% indigenous content in construction and systems. 4. It is named after a previous Leander-class frigate of the Indian Navy. Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,2 and 4 only
C: 1, 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: INS Taragiri is the fourth P-17A (Nilgiri-class) frigate, delivered on 28 November 2025.
Statement 2 is correct: It uses a CODOG (Combined Diesel or Gas) system with controllable pitch propellers.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The ship has ~75% indigenous content, not 100%.
Statement 4 is correct: The ship revives the legacy of the earlier INS Taragiri (F33), a Leander-class frigate (1980–2013).
Q2:
Which of the following weapons/systems is part of INS Taragiri’s armament and sensor suite? 1. BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles 2. Multi-function radar (MF-STAR) 3. Medium-range SAM system (MRSAM) 4. Ballistic missile defence system Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,3 and 4 only
C: 1, 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: C
Explanation:
These missiles are key part-
BrahMos missile: For surface-to-surface strike and long-range precision.
MF-STAR radar: For multi-dimensional air and surface surveillance.
MRSAM: Medium-range surface-to-air missile for air defence.
However, Ballistic missile defence is not part of INS Taragiri; it is a stealth frigate, not a BMD platform.
Q3:
Which of the following statements accurately describe the strategic significance of INS Taragiri? 1. Strengthens India’s Make in India / Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. 2. Enhances maritime security in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region. 3. Provides multi-mission capabilities including HADR, anti-piracy, and network-centric operations. 4. Serves as India’s primary nuclear deterrent platform. Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,3 and 4 only
C: 1, 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct: INS Taragiri supports indigenous shipbuilding, enhances maritime security, and has multi-mission versatility.
Statement 4 is incorrect: INS Taragiri is not a nuclear platform; India’s nuclear deterrence relies on ballistic missile submarines and strategic forces, not P-17A frigates.
Q4:
Consider the following statements about Operation Sagar Bandhu: 1. It was launched by India in response to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. 2. Indian Navy deployed INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri for the operation. 3. The operation involved the deployment of over 80 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). 4. Cyclone Ditwah was an extratropical cyclone originating in the Mediterranean region. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 1, 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Operation Sagar Bandhu was launched in response to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
Statement 2 is correct: The Indian Navy deployed INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri to transport relief material and personnel.
Statement 3 is correct: Over 80 NDRF personnel, including sniffer dogs and specialized equipment, were deployed for rescue operations.
Statement 4 is incorrect : Cyclone Ditwah was a tropical cyclone, not extratropical; extratropical cyclones form in mid-latitude regions (35°–65°).
Q5:
Which of the following statements about tropical cyclones is/are correct? 1. Tropical cyclones develop over warm oceans with sea-surface temperature above 27°C. 2. They rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and anticlockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. 3. Cyclone names in the North Indian Ocean are assigned by a group of eight countries under the WMO. 4. Hurricanes, typhoons, and willy-willies are regional names for tropical cyclones. Options:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1,3 and 4 only
C: 2 ,3 and 4 only
D: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Tropical cyclones require warm sea-surface temperature (>27°C) for formation.
Statement 2 is incorrect: In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate anticlockwise, and in the Southern Hemisphere, they rotate clockwise.
Statement 3 is correct: Names in the North Indian Ocean are assigned by India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand under WMO guidelines.
Statement 4 is correct: Regional terms for tropical cyclones include Hurricane (Atlantic), Typhoon (Western Pacific), Willy-willies (Australia).
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