Indian Military History Quiz
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Where is the Indian Military Academy (IMA) located?

  • In Dehradun (correct)
  • In Kolkata
  • In Delhi
  • In Panu

Who was the President of Pakistan during the 1965 Indo-Pak war?

  • Yogendra Singh Yadav
  • General Ayub Khan (correct)
  • Indira Gandhi
  • Sam Manekshaw

Which of the following Prime Ministers was in power during the formation of Bangladesh?

  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri
  • Manmohan Singh
  • Indira Gandhi (correct)

Which British 'Taj' served in the Indian Army?

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Where was the Military College opened in 1922?

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What was the place of British 'Taj' in the Indian Army after independence?

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Who was the President of Pakistan during the 1965 Indo-Pak war?

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Who was the Prime Minister of India during the 1965 Indo-Pak war?

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What did East Pakistan become in 1970?

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In the Military College in Dehradun, what cleaning material is used for cleaning the chamber of the 7.62 mm SLR?

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What is the primary focus in Snappy Shooting at a 25-yard range?

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Who was the President of Pakistan during the 1965 Indo-Pak war?

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Which Prime Minister led India during the formation of Bangladesh as a result of the 1971 India-Pakistan war?

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What is the primary difference between Snappy Shooting and Rapid Fire as described in the text?

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Which cleaning material is NOT mentioned for the 7.62 mm SLR in the text?

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IMA Location

The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located in Dehradun.

Pakistani President (1965)

Ayub Khan was President of Pakistan during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.

Indian PM (Bangladesh)

Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India during the formation of Bangladesh.

British Taj in Army

General Manoj Pandey was a British 'Taj' in the Indian Army.

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Military College Opening

The Military College in Dehradun opened in 1922.

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British Taj's Post-Independence Role

Ashok Nachan was the British 'Taj's post-independence role in the Indian Army.

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Pakistani President (1965) - Alternative

Ayub Khan was President of Pakistan during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.

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Indian PM (1965)

Lal Bahadur Shashtri was the Prime Minister of India during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.

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East Pakistan (1971)

East Pakistan became Bangladesh in 1971.

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7.62 mm SLR Cleaning

Sole is the cleaning material for the chamber of the 7.62 mm SLR.

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Snappy Shooting Focus

Snappy Shooting at a 25-yard range focuses on accuracy in aiming.

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Pakistani President (1965) - Repeat

Ayub Khan was President of Pakistan during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.

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India's PM during 1971 War

Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

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Snappy vs Rapid Fire

Snappy Shooting focuses on accurate aiming; Rapid Fire emphasizes speed.

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Excluded Cleaning Material

The cleaning material 'Taj' was not mentioned for the 7.62 mm SLR.

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Study Notes

Indian Army and Military History

  • The Central Command of the Army is located in Linau.
  • The battle of Haldighati took place between Rajput and Mughal armies.
  • The Karangal war ended in 1999.
  • Bangladesh got independence through the India-Pakistan war fought in 1971.

Mewar and Maharana Pratap

  • Maharana Pratap was the ruler of Mewar.
  • The capital of Mewar is Udaipur.

Indian Military Academy

  • The Indian Military Academy (IMA) is located in Dehradun.
  • The IMA was opened in 1922.

National Yoga Day and Awards

  • National Yoga Day is celebrated on 21st June.
  • Paramveer Chakra was awarded to Major Somnath Sharma.
  • Sam Manekshaw was awarded the Paramveer Chakra.

Indo-Pak Wars

  • The President of Pakistan during the 1965 Indo-Pak war was Ayub Khan.
  • The Prime Minister of India during the 1965 Indo-Pak war was Lal Bahadur Shastri.
  • The Prime Minister of India during the 1971 Indo-Pak war was Indira Gandhi.

Army Commands

  • There are 7 commands in the army.
  • The Army Training Command is located in Nashamala.

Param Vir Chakra Winners

  • The first Param Vir Chakra winner was Major Somnath Sharma.
  • Other winners include Lieutenant Manoj Pandey, Captain Navkram Batra, and Yogendra Singh Yadav.

Cleaning Materials of 7.62 mm SLR

  • Palu
  • Nachandi
  • Sole
  • Carpet
  • Rod
  • Body brush
  • Chamber brush
  • Wire gauge

Snapping Fire and Rapid Fire

  • Snapping fire is a shooting technique where cadets take five shots at the target from 25 yards.
  • Rapid fire is a continuous firing technique without any break.

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

  • Sam Manekshaw was born on 3 April 1914 in Amritsar.
  • He graduated from the Indian Military Academy in 1932.
  • He joined the Indian Army in 1934.
  • He played a crucial role in the Indo-Pak war of 1971, leading to the independence of Bangladesh.
  • He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1972.
  • He died on 27 June 2008.

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Test your knowledge on Indian military history with questions about the opening of the Military College in 1922, the post-independence role of the British 'Taj' in the Indian Army, and the President of Pakistan during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.

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