11. Who is the developer of the Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM)?
A. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
B. Lockheed Martin
C. BAE Systems
D. Northrop Grumman
Answer: A. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Explanation: The Spike NLOS ATGM is developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, an Israeli defense technology company.
12. In how many variants is the Spike NLOS missile available?
A. One variant
B. Two variants
C. Three variants
D. Four variants
Answer: C. Three variants
Explanation: The Spike NLOS missile is available in three variants: man-portable, vehicle-launched, and helicopter-launched.
13. Which countries use Spike missiles in their defense forces?
A. Israel and the United States
B. India and China
C. Netherlands, Germany, and Italy
D. Russia and Japan
Answer: C. Netherlands, Germany, and Italy
Explanation: Spike missiles are used by the defense forces of Israel and 38 other countries, including Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and several others.
14. What is the maximum range of the Spike NLOS missile?
A. 10 kilometers
B. 20 kilometers
C. 30 kilometers
D. 40 kilometers
Answer: C. 30 kilometers – Explanation: The Spike NLOS missile can hit targets from distances of up to 30 kilometers.
15. What type of seeker does the Spike NLOS missile use for guidance?
A. Radar seeker
B. Infrared seeker
C. Electro-optical seeker
D. Sonar seeker
Answer: C. Electro-optical seeker
Explanation: The Spike NLOS missile employs an electro-optical seeker, which allows the launch operator to clearly see targets and provides greater flexibility in target selection and control during flight.
16. When is the bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar’ scheduled to take place between the Indian Navy and the United Arab Emirates?
A. 8th to 11th August 2023
B. 1st to 4th September 2023
C. 15th to 18th July 2023
D. 10th to 13th November 2023
Answer: A. 8th to 11th August 2023
Explanation: The ‘Zayed Talwar’ exercise is set to be conducted from 8th to 11th August 2023.
17. Which two Indian Navy ships are participating in the ‘Zayed Talwar’ exercise?
A. INS Kolkata and INS Mumbai
B. INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand
C. INS Vikramaditya and INS Chakra
D. INS Sindhurakshak and INS Shishumar
Answer: B. INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand
Explanation: The participating Indian Navy ships in the ‘Zayed Talwar’ exercise are INS Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand.
18. What is the primary objective of the professional interactions between the Indian Navy and the UAE Naval Force during the exercise?
A. Cultural exchange
B. Enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism
C. Sharing best practices in maritime operations
D. Space exploration collaboration
Answer: C. Sharing best practices in maritime operations
Explanation: The primary objective of the professional interactions is to share best practices in maritime operations between the Indian Navy and the UAE Naval Force.
19. How does the ‘Zayed Talwar’ exercise contribute to the participating navies’ relationship?
A. It strengthens economic ties.
B. It promotes cultural exchange.
C. It enhances maritime partnership and cooperation.
D. It focuses on space exploration.
Answer: C. It enhances maritime partnership and cooperation.
Explanation: The exercise aims to boost maritime partnership and cooperation between the Indian Navy and the UAE Naval Force.
20. Which ship is the lead and the first of the Indian Navy’s Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided-missile destroyers?
A. INS Kolkata
B. INS Trikand
C. INS Vikramaditya
D. INS Visakhapatnam
Answer: D. INS Visakhapatnam
Explanation: INS Visakhapatnam is the lead ship and the first of the Indian Navy’s Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided-missile destroyers.
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