Missiles and Weapons Systems Practice Questions
20 free Missiles and Weapons Systems 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.
Which of the following is the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, developed as a joint venture between India and Russia?
- A Nirbhay
- B BrahMos
- C Agni-V
- D Prithvi
Correct answer: BrahMos
BrahMos is a joint venture between India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. It is a supersonic cruise missile capable of being launched from land, sea, and air platforms.
The 'Agni-V' missile is a critical part of India's defense; what is its primary classification based on range?
- A Short Range Ballistic Missile
- B Medium Range Ballistic Missile
- C Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
- D Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
Correct answer: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Agni-V is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a range exceeding 5,000 kilometers. It significantly enhances India's strategic deterrence by bringing most of Asia and parts of Europe within its reach.
Which missile system is India's first indigenously developed long-range subsonic cruise missile?
- A Akash
- B Nirbhay
- C Astra
- D BrahMos
Correct answer: Nirbhay
Nirbhay is an all-weather, low-cost, long-range subsonic cruise missile developed by DRDO. It is designed to carry conventional and nuclear warheads and has the capability to loiter and maneuver.
What type of missile is 'Nag', which is often described as a 'fire-and-forget' weapon?
- A Surface-to-Air Defense Missile
- B Air-to-Air Missile
- C Anti-Tank Guided Missile
- D Anti-Ship Missile
Correct answer: Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Nag is a third-generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) developed by DRDO. It uses an imaging infra-red (IIR) seeker to lock onto targets before launch, requiring no further pilot intervention.
Which Indian missile system is designed specifically for 'Beyond Visual Range' (BVR) air-to-air combat?
- A Trishul
- B Astra
- C Akash
- D Prithvi
Correct answer: Astra
Astra is India's first indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM). It is designed to be integrated onto fighter aircraft like the Su-30 MKI and Tejas to engage high-speed aerial targets.
The 'Akash' missile system is primarily used for which of the following purposes?
- A Deep-sea submarine warfare
- B Surface-to-air defense
- C Anti-satellite combat
- D Strategic bombing
Correct answer: Surface-to-air defense
Akash is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. It can target aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles at ranges up to 25-30 kilometers.
Which weapon system is an indigenous Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) used by the Indian Army?
- A Pinaka
- B Smerch
- C Tornado
- D Grad
Correct answer: Pinaka
Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket system developed by DRDO for the Indian Army. It is capable of firing a salvo of 12 HE rockets in 44 seconds, neutralizing a large area.
What is the name of India's first indigenously developed beyond-visual-range anti-radiation missile?
- A Rudram-1
- B Shaurya
- C BrahMos-II
- D Prahaar
Correct answer: Rudram-1
Rudram-1 is a New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM) designed to suppress enemy air defenses (SEAD). It targets enemy radar, communication sites, and other radio frequency sources.
The 'K-15 Sagarika' missile is primarily launched from which platform?
- A Fighter aircraft
- B Nuclear-powered submarines
- C Road-mobile transporter erector launchers
- D Surface warships and destroyers
Correct answer: Nuclear-powered submarines
Sagarika (K-15) is a nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile carried by India's Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarines, giving India a sea-based second-strike capability. Its land-based relative in the same family is the Shaurya missile.
Which of the following is a tactical, short-range ballistic missile developed to replace the Prithvi missile?
- A Agni-P
- B Prahaar
- C K-4
- D BrahMos-NG
Correct answer: Prahaar
Prahaar is a solid-fueled surface-to-surface tactical missile with a range of about 150 km. It provides the Indian Army with a highly mobile and accurate strike capability.
The 'S-400 Triumf', recently acquired by India, is what type of weapon system?
- A Main Battle Tank
- B Stealth Fighter
- C Air Defense Missile System
- D Nuclear-powered Attack Submarine
Correct answer: Air Defense Missile System
The S-400 is a long-range surface-to-air missile system developed by Russia. It is considered one of the world's most advanced air defense systems, capable of engaging up to 80 targets simultaneously.
What is the name of the anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test conducted by India in March 2019?
- A Mission Shakti
- B Mission Raftaar
- C Mission Gagan
- D Mission Surya
Correct answer: Mission Shakti
Mission Shakti was a successful test where an Indian ASAT missile destroyed a live satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This test established India as a space power with the capability to protect its space assets.
Which Indian weapon is a handheld, short-range man-portable anti-tank guided missile?
- A MPATGM
- B SHEL
- C HELI-NAG
- D AMOGHA
Correct answer: MPATGM
The Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) is an indigenous, lightweight, fire-and-forget missile. It is designed to be carried and operated by infantry for destroying enemy tanks.
Which missile is a canister-launched, hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile?
- A Shaurya
- B Prithvi-II
- C Agni-I
- D Dhanush
Correct answer: Shaurya
Shaurya is a land-based version of the K-15 Sagarika missile. It is a hypersonic missile that is stored in a canister, making it easier to transport and launch quickly.
The 'Helina' is the helicopter-launched version of which famous Indian missile?
- A Akash
- B Nag
- C AAD
- D Astra
Correct answer: Nag
Helina stands for 'Helicopter-launched Nag'. It is a third-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile system mounted on Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH).
Which missile is the naval variant of the surface-to-surface Prithvi missile?
- A Sagarika
- B Pralay
- C Nirbhay
- D Dhanush
Correct answer: Dhanush
Dhanush is a liquid-propellant, short-range ballistic missile specifically developed for the Indian Navy. It is launched from ships and is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.
What is the propulsion system used in the initial stage of the BrahMos missile?
- A Solid Propellant Rocket
- B Liquid-Fueled Ramjet Engine
- C Cryogenic Engine
- D Turbojet
Correct answer: Solid Propellant Rocket
BrahMos is a two-stage missile; the first stage is a solid propellant booster that brings it to supersonic speed. The second stage is a liquid ramjet that sustains its high speed during cruise.
Which Indian missile is being developed as a high-speed, 'Quasi-Ballistic' surface-to-surface missile?
- A Pralay
- B Agni-Prime
- C Astra-MK2
- D Sant
Correct answer: Pralay
Pralay is a short-range, surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile. It is designed to be difficult for interceptor missiles to track because it can change its path in mid-air.
The 'VL-SRSAM' developed by DRDO is intended for which branch of the armed forces?
- A Indian Army
- B Indian Air Force
- C Indian Coast Guard
- D Indian Navy
Correct answer: Indian Navy
Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) is designed for the Indian Navy to neutralize various aerial threats at close ranges. It is meant to be deployed on frontline warships.
What is the primary role of the 'Barak-8' missile system in the Indian defense context?
- A Anti-submarine warfare operations
- B Intercontinental strike
- C Battlefield surveillance
- D Long-range surface-to-air defense
Correct answer: Long-range surface-to-air defense
Barak-8, also known as LR-SAM, is an Indo-Israeli surface-to-air missile. It is designed to defend against any type of airborne threat including aircraft, helicopters, anti-ship missiles, and cruise missiles.