UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — On India’s fighter jet acquisitions

Question 1

Which one of the following bodies granted the in-principle Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (Rafale) for the Indian Air Force in early 2026?

Accepted Answer

Defence Acquisition Council

Answer

Cabinet Committee on Security

Answer

Defence Procurement Board

Answer

Strategic Policy Group

Question 2

In the context of India's recent fighter aircraft acquisition plans, what does the abbreviation 'MRFA' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft

Answer

Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft

Answer

Multi-mission Reconnaissance Fighter Aviation

Answer

Modern Rapid Fighter Assault

Question 3

How many Rafale aircraft did India agree to procure for the Indian Navy under the Inter-Governmental Agreement signed with France on 28 April 2025?

Accepted Answer

26

Answer

22

Answer

36

Answer

114

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — On India’s fighter jet acquisitions

Q1. Which one of the following bodies granted the in-principle Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (Rafale) for the Indian Air Force in early 2026?

Q2. In the context of India's recent fighter aircraft acquisition plans, what does the abbreviation 'MRFA' stand for?

Q3. How many Rafale aircraft did India agree to procure for the Indian Navy under the Inter-Governmental Agreement signed with France on 28 April 2025?