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19 free Defense Research Establishments practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.

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Question 1 of 19 Medium

What does DRDO stand for in India?

  1. A Defence Research and Development Organisation
  2. B Department of Rural Development and Welfare Operations
  3. C Defence Railway Development Office
  4. D Digital Research and Data Organisation

Correct answer: Defence Research and Development Organisation

DRDO stands for Defence Research and Development Organisation. It is India's premier agency for defence research, development, and technology support to the armed forces.

Question 2 of 19 Medium

DRDO functions under which ministry of the Government of India?

  1. A Ministry of Defence
  2. B Ministry of Finance
  3. C Ministry of Science and Technology
  4. D Ministry of External Affairs

Correct answer: Ministry of Defence

DRDO functions under the Ministry of Defence. It works on technologies and systems needed for India's defence services.

Question 3 of 19 Medium

Where is the headquarters of DRDO located?

  1. A New Delhi
  2. B Bengaluru
  3. C Hyderabad
  4. D Pune

Correct answer: New Delhi

The headquarters of DRDO is located in New Delhi. From there, it coordinates a network of laboratories and establishments across India.

Question 4 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory is primarily associated with missile systems and is located in Hyderabad?

  1. A Defence Research and Development Laboratory
  2. B Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment
  3. C Defence Food Research Laboratory
  4. D Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory

Correct answer: Defence Research and Development Laboratory

Defence Research and Development Laboratory, or DRDL, is located in Hyderabad. It is closely associated with the development of missile systems.

Question 5 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory designs aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle systems, and is located in Bengaluru?

  1. A Aeronautical Development Establishment
  2. B Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
  3. C Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory
  4. D Solid State Physics Laboratory

Correct answer: Aeronautical Development Establishment

Aeronautical Development Establishment, or ADE, is located in Bengaluru. It works on aeronautical systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and related technologies.

Question 6 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO establishment develops agriculture and food solutions for troops stationed in India's cold desert regions, and is located in Leh?

  1. A Defence Institute of High Altitude Research
  2. B Defence Food Research Laboratory
  3. C Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory
  4. D Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment

Correct answer: Defence Institute of High Altitude Research

Defence Institute of High Altitude Research, or DIHAR, is located in Leh. It works on technologies and solutions for high-altitude environments.

Question 7 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory develops packaged rations and preservation techniques for troops in the field?

  1. A Defence Avionics Research Establishment
  2. B Laser Science and Technology Centre
  3. C Advanced Systems Laboratory
  4. D Defence Food Research Laboratory

Correct answer: Defence Food Research Laboratory

Defence Food Research Laboratory, or DFRL, is located in Mysuru. It develops food products, preservation methods, and nutrition solutions for defence needs.

Question 8 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory, headquartered in Bengaluru, specializes in developing surveillance and detection systems for military use?

  1. A Naval Science and Technological Laboratory
  2. B Defence Terrain Research Laboratory
  3. C Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences
  4. D Electronics and Radar Development Establishment

Correct answer: Electronics and Radar Development Establishment

Electronics and Radar Development Establishment, or LRDE, is located in Bengaluru. It develops radar and electronic systems for defence applications.

Question 9 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory develops underwater weapons and maritime defence systems, and is located in Visakhapatnam?

  1. A Defence Electronics Research Laboratory
  2. B Solid State Physics Laboratory
  3. C Vehicles Research and Development Establishment
  4. D Naval Science and Technological Laboratory

Correct answer: Naval Science and Technological Laboratory

Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, or NSTL, is located in Visakhapatnam. It works on naval weapons, underwater systems, and related maritime technologies.

Question 10 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory, located in Avadi near Chennai, develops battle tanks and armoured platforms for the Indian Army?

  1. A Defence Systems and Strategic Technology Research Centre
  2. B Defence Research Laboratory
  3. C Centre for Airborne Systems
  4. D Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment

Correct answer: Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment

Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, or CVRDE, is located in Avadi near Chennai. It develops combat vehicles, tanks, and related mobility systems.

Question 11 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory researches winter-terrain hazards such as glacier movement and blizzard conditions to support troops in high-altitude regions?

  1. A Defence Food Research Laboratory
  2. B Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety
  3. C Advanced Numerical Research and Analysis Group
  4. D Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment

Correct answer: Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment

Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment, or SASE, studies snow, avalanches, and mountain hazards. Its work supports safety and operations in snow-bound regions.

Question 12 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory studies the terminal effects of projectiles and warheads for weapons testing, and is located in Chandigarh?

  1. A Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
  2. B Naval Materials Research Laboratory
  3. C Defence Institute of High Altitude Research
  4. D Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory

Correct answer: Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory

Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, or TBRL, is located in Chandigarh. It works on ballistics, explosives, and related defence technologies.

Question 13 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory studies how the human body performs under stress conditions such as high altitude, extreme cold, and hypoxia?

  1. A Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory
  2. B Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
  3. C Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences
  4. D Gas Turbine Research Establishment

Correct answer: Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences

Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, or DIPAS, works on human physiology and performance in stressful environments. Its research supports soldiers operating in extreme conditions.

Question 14 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory focuses on radiation-based medical research and diagnostic techniques for the armed forces?

  1. A Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences
  2. B Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory
  3. C Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences
  4. D High Energy Materials Research Laboratory

Correct answer: Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences

Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, or INMAS, is a DRDO life sciences laboratory. It works in areas such as radiation medicine, nuclear medicine, and related defence health research.

Question 15 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory, based in Pune, researches explosives and propellants for defence applications?

  1. A Solid State Physics Laboratory
  2. B Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
  3. C High Energy Materials Research Laboratory
  4. D Defence Avionics Research Establishment

Correct answer: High Energy Materials Research Laboratory

High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, or HEMRL, is located in Pune. It researches explosives, propellants, and other high-energy materials for defence applications.

Question 16 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory designs jet engines and propulsion systems for military aircraft?

  1. A Defence Terrain Research Laboratory
  2. B Defence Food Research Laboratory
  3. C Gas Turbine Research Establishment
  4. D Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory

Correct answer: Gas Turbine Research Establishment

Gas Turbine Research Establishment, or GTRE, is located in Bengaluru. It works on gas turbine engines and propulsion systems for defence aircraft.

Question 17 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO laboratory develops advanced alloys and armour materials for defence systems?

  1. A Defence Institute of Psychological Research
  2. B Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
  3. C Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
  4. D Defence Food Research Laboratory

Correct answer: Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory

Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, or DMRL, is located in Hyderabad. It develops advanced materials, alloys, and metallurgical technologies for defence systems.

Question 18 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO centre develops autonomous systems, machine intelligence, and unmanned robotic platforms for military applications?

  1. A Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences
  2. B Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
  3. C Defence Institute of High Altitude Research
  4. D Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment

Correct answer: Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, or CAIR, is located in Bengaluru. It works on artificial intelligence, robotics, command systems, and related defence technologies.

Question 19 of 19 Medium

Which DRDO facility, located at Chandipur, is used for missile launches and weapons trials?

  1. A Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment
  2. B Integrated Test Range
  3. C Defence Institute of Psychological Research
  4. D Advanced Systems Laboratory

Correct answer: Integrated Test Range

Integrated Test Range, or ITR, is located at Chandipur in Odisha. It is used for testing missiles, rockets, and other weapon systems.

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