UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Govt is committed to achieving Aatmanirbharta in ammunition manufacturing & make the country a global production hub: Raksha Mantri

Q1. The Medium Caliber Ammunition manufacturing facility inaugurated at Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur, in January 2026 produces ammunition of which one of the following calibres?

  • A. 20 mm
  • B. 23 mm
  • C. 30 mm
  • D. 40 mm

Q2. The medium-calibre ammunition facility inaugurated at Nagpur in January 2026 is significant primarily because it was set up by which one of the following?

  • A. A private-sector company (Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited)
  • B. An Ordnance Factory Board unit
  • C. A Defence PSU, Munitions India Limited
  • D. A DRDO laboratory

Q3. With reference to the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System and its variants, consider the following statements: 1. The Pinaka Mk-I and Mk-II are free-flight (unguided) rockets, whereas the Guided Pinaka incorporates a navigation and control system for enhanced accuracy. 2. The Pinaka Mk-II variant was developed with a greater range than the original Mk-I variant. 3. The Pinaka system was developed by ISRO, whereas the Guided Pinaka variant was developed by DRDO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Pinaka Mk-I and Mk-II are free-flight (unguided) rockets, whereas the Guided Pinaka incorporates a navigation and control system for enhanced accuracy.
  2. The Pinaka Mk-II variant was developed with a greater range than the original Mk-I variant.
  3. The Pinaka system was developed by ISRO, whereas the Guided Pinaka variant was developed by DRDO.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Under the February 2025 contracts of the Ministry of Defence for Pinaka rockets, which of the following were correctly identified as the contracted production/supply agencies? 1. Economic Explosives Limited (EEL) 2. Munitions India Limited (MIL) 3. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) 4. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Economic Explosives Limited (EEL)
  2. Munitions India Limited (MIL)
  3. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
  4. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 2 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 4 only

Q5. Which of the following Indian defence systems has/have Armenia contracted to import from India? 1. Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System 2. Akash air defence system 3. BrahMos supersonic cruise missile 4. S-400 Triumf air defence system Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System
  2. Akash air defence system
  3. BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
  4. S-400 Triumf air defence system
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • D. 3 and 4 only

Q6. Armenia became the first foreign buyer of the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System through a government-to-government deal signed in which year?

  • A. 2020
  • B. 2021
  • C. 2022
  • D. 2023

Q7. As per the extant FDI policy for the defence sector, foreign direct investment up to what limit is permitted through the automatic route?

  • A. 49%
  • B. 51%
  • C. 74%
  • D. 100%

Q8. With reference to the Positive Indigenisation Lists (PILs) in the defence sector, consider the following statements: 1. Positive Indigenisation Lists have been notified by both the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) and the Department of Defence Production (DDP). 2. The lists notified by the Department of Military Affairs relate to capital acquisition items for the Armed Forces, while those notified by the DDP relate to components and sub-systems for Defence PSUs. 3. An item placed on a Positive Indigenisation List may be freely imported once the notified timeline for it has elapsed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Positive Indigenisation Lists have been notified by both the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) and the Department of Defence Production (DDP).
  2. The lists notified by the Department of Military Affairs relate to capital acquisition items for the Armed Forces, while those notified by the DDP relate to components and sub-systems for Defence PSUs.
  3. An item placed on a Positive Indigenisation List may be freely imported once the notified timeline for it has elapsed.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q9. In the context of India's defence sector, the figure that rose from 21% in FY 2023-24 to 23% in FY 2024-25 represents the share of which one of the following?

  • A. The private sector in the total value of defence production
  • B. The private sector in total defence exports
  • C. Foreign direct investment in defence-licensed companies
  • D. Defence PSUs in total defence exports

Q10. Which one of the following is the first of the five pillars of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan as articulated by the Prime Minister in May 2020?

  • A. Economy
  • B. Infrastructure
  • C. System
  • D. Demand

Q11. Which one of the following is the nodal implementing agency for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor?

  • A. Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA)
  • B. Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA)
  • C. Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO)
  • D. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Q12. The goal of raising the private sector's share in defence manufacturing to at least 50% is pursued primarily by which nodal department of the Government of India?

  • A. Department of Defence Production (DDP)
  • B. Department of Military Affairs (DMA)
  • C. Department of Defence (DoD)
  • D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)