Aviation Technology Quiz

These ranks are given to soldiers based on their merit and length of service.

The highest honorary rank in the Indian Navy, given to Admirals for their exceptional service.

The badges worn by NCOs in the Navy.

The highest honorary rank in the Indian Air Force, awarded to Air Chief Marshals for outstanding service.

The badges worn by NCOs in the Air Force.

Awards given for acts of immense bravery and courage in the face of the enemy.

Awards recognizing outstanding service during both peacetime and wartime, besides bravery.

The ability to distinguish between different aircraft types during peacetime.

The ability to identify an aircraft as friendly or hostile during wartime.

A mobile observation post, often used during wartime for observation and identification.

An aircraft designed for air combat and aerial warfare.

An aircraft designed for transporting passengers or cargo.

An aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing.

An aircraft used for training pilots.

Aircraft manufactured within India.

Aircraft manufactured outside of India.

The process of reviewing and reinforcing previously learned material.

A system that can control an aircraft's direction and altitude, relieving the pilot of some tasks. It uses a computer to read the aircraft's position and then adjusts the flight control systems to keep it on course.

An autopilot that controls an aircraft's roll, pitch, and yaw. It uses computer software to read the plane's current position and makes adjustments to keep it on course.

A system where aircraft are controlled electronically using computers, instead of mechanical connections. This allows for more precise and responsive control.

Technology that uses digital screens instead of traditional analog gauges to display flight information, providing a more user-friendly and efficient cockpit environment.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are aircraft that are controlled remotely from the ground. UAVs can perform a variety of missions, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat.

An individual holding a position of authority within an armed force or uniformed service.

The process of becoming a commissioned officer in the Indian Air Force.

The primary branches within the Indian Air Force, including Flying Branch, Ground Duty Branch, and Technical Branch.

A highly competitive entry scheme for men into the Indian Air Force, allowing for training at the National Defence Academy.

A common entry scheme for men into the Indian Air Force, allowing for training at the Combined Defence Service.

An entry scheme into the Indian Air Force, allowing for men to apply based on their National Cadet Corps (NCC) experience.

A temporary commission in the Indian Air Force for a specific period.

The branch within the Indian Air Force responsible for pilots and aircrew.

The minimum age requirement for joining the Indian Air Force through certain entry schemes.

The identification of aircraft during both peacetime and wartime.

Identifying different types of aircraft, assessing enemy strength, and preparing for self-defense.

Identifying aircraft as friend or foe for the Mobile Observation Post (MOP). It also helps determine the aircraft's capabilities.

Methods used to identify aircraft include wing position, canopy shape, wing shape, fins and tail plane shape, wing tip shape, and markings.

The position of the wing relative to the fuselage. Types include high wing, low mid wing, shoulder wing, low wing, mid wing, and parasol wing.

The shape of the transparent covering over the cockpit. Types include inline, submerged, teardrop, glasshouse, and bubble.

The shape of the vertical stabilizer and horizontal tailplane. Types include high tail plane, low mid tail plane, high mid tail plane, mid tail plane, and low tail plane.

Distinctive markings on aircraft, often using colors like saffron, white, and green.

A twin-seater, twin-engine multirole fighter aircraft of Russian origin. It carries a 30mm GSH gun and up to 8000 kg of armament.

A single-seater air defense and multirole fighter aircraft of French origin. It is powered by a single engine and can reach a maximum speed of 2495 km/hr.