Indian Army

Q. From the options below, choose the one that correctly displays the ranks of the Indian Army in descending order.

1. General -> Lieutenant General -> Major General -> Brigadier -> Colonel -> Lieutenant Colonel -> Captain -> Lieutenant
2. Lieutenant General -> Brigadier -> Colonel -> Lieutenant Colonel -> Captain -> Lieutenant -> General -> Major General
3. General -> Lieutenant General -> Colonel -> Lieutenant Colonel -> Captain -> Lieutenant -> Major General -> Brigadier
4. General -> Major General -> Colonel -> Captain -> Brigadier -> Lieutenant General -> Lieutenant Colonel -> Lieutenant

Q. Where is the National Defence College located?

1. Dehradun
2. Ooty
3. Delhi
4. Lucknow

Q. The Indian Army is divided into ____ commands.

1. Six
2. Four
3. Five
4. Seven

Q. Who is the head of the Indian Army?

1. Military General
2. Chief of the Army Staff
3. Brigadier
4. Military Lieutenant

Q. What are the qualifications required for recruitment to the Army?

Q. The Defence Ministry in India has five divisions/departments. Identify the following departments based on the information provided below.

Department 'X' is responsible for the scientific aspects of military equipment.

Department 'Y' deals with matters on defence production and indigenisation of imported stores.

Department 'Z' takes care of welfare and pensionary matters of retired army personnel.

1. X - Department of Defence Research and Development
   Y - Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
   Z - Department of Defence Production
2. X - Department of Defence Production
   Y - The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
   Z - The Department of Defence Research and Development
3. X - The Department of Defence Research and Development
   Y - Department of Defence Production
   Z - The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
4. X - The Department of Military Affairs
   Y - The Department of Defence Research and Development
   Z - The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

Q. How many Indian men are currently serving the Indian army?

1. Approximately 9 lakhs
2. Approximately 98, 000
3. Approximately 14 lakhs
4. Approximately 4 lakhs

Q. Who heads the divided areas of a military command?

1. Brigadier
2. Lieutenant-General
3. Major General
4. Colonel

Q. It is one of the Indian security forces. It primarily guards the physical boundaries of the country. The infantry, the artillery, and the armoured corps are the main constituents of this force. This force has been divided into seven commands for administrative purposes.

Based on the information given above, identify the security force from the following options.

1. Indian Army
2. Indian Navy
3. Indian Air Force
4. Indian Police Service

Q. How many commands has the Indian Army been divided into for the purpose of administration?

1. 6
2. 7
3. 8
4. 5