SSC CGL Static GK – Defence, Space & Miscellaneous GK – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL Static GK – Defence, Space & Miscellaneous GK – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 16 questions, subject: Static GK. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Which Air Force rank is equal to a Navy Commodore?

Correct Answer: B [Air Commodore]

Explanation:

Rung 5: Brigadier = Commodore = Air Commodore.

2.  
An Army Captain is equal in rank to a Navy:

Correct Answer: C [Lieutenant]

Explanation:

Army Captain is rung 9 = Navy Lieutenant; Navy Captain is rung 6.

3.  
Which is the second-highest gallantry award for bravery other than in the face of the enemy?

Correct Answer: D [Kirti Chakra]

Explanation:

Answer: Kirti Chakra. Ashoka > Kirti > Shaurya.

4.  
Match the followingMatch the missile with its type:
P. Prithvi Q. Akash R. Nag
1. surface-to-surface 2. surface-to-air 3. anti-tank

Correct Answer: A [P-1, Q-2, R-3]

Explanation:

Prithvi S-S; Akash S-A; Nag anti-tank.

5.  
Which flight placed 104 satellites in orbit in one launch (15 February 2017)?

Correct Answer: B [PSLV-C37]

Explanation:

PSLV-C37; PSLV-C25 – Mars Orbiter Mission; PSLV-C57 – Aditya-L1; GSLV-F15 – NVS-02.

6.  
The Mars Orbiter Mission entered Mars orbit on:

Correct Answer: D [24 September 2014]

Explanation:

Launched 5 Nov 2013, in Mars orbit 24 Sep 2014 – in the maiden attempt.

7.  
Statement-basedWhich of the following is/are correct?
I. Aryabhata was launched by SLV-3.
II. SLV-3 placed Rohini in orbit on 18 July 1980.

Correct Answer: C [Only II]

Explanation:

Aryabhata (1975) went up from the Soviet Union; SLV-3's first success was 1980.

8.  
Odd one outOdd one out (by location):

Correct Answer: D [Himadri]

Explanation:

Himadri is in the Arctic; the rest in Antarctica.

9.  
The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO is located in:

Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad]

Explanation:

NRSC – Hyderabad; SAC – Ahmedabad.

10.  
Exercise 'Mitra Shakti' is held between India and:

Correct Answer: C [Sri Lanka]

Explanation:

Mitra Shakti – Sri Lanka; Ekuverin – Maldives; Bongosagar – Bangladesh.

11.  
Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' is conducted by the Indian Army with:

Correct Answer: A [Japan]

Explanation:

Dharma Guardian – Japan; Yudh Abhyas – USA; Nomadic Elephant – Mongolia; Shakti – France.

12.  
BrahMos is a joint venture between India and:

Correct Answer: A [Russia]

Explanation:

DRDO and NPO Mashinostroyenia; named after the Brahmaputra and the Moskva.

13.  
Assertion–ReasonAssertion (A): Navy Day is observed on 4 December.
Reason (R): On that day in 1971 the Navy's missile boats attacked Karachi.

Correct Answer: C [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Operation Trident, 4 December 1971.

14.  
Trick Spotter"Which is the peacetime equal of the Vir Chakra?" The quickest route is:

Correct Answer: B [Third in the war set → third in the peace set: Shaurya Chakra]

Explanation:

Vir means War: same position, other set.

15.  
Reverse question"Launched by PSLV-C57 on 2 September 2023; reached a halo orbit around L1 on 6 January 2024." The mission is:

Correct Answer: D [Aditya-L1]

Explanation:

India's solar observatory at L1.

16.  
The IGMDP was headed by:

Correct Answer: B [Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]

Explanation:

Answer: Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Launched 1983 under DRDO.

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