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UPSC Prelims Defence Technology Questions (Science and Technology): PYQs with Answers
14 UPSC Prelims questions on Defence Technology (Science and Technology) from 2014–2026, newest first. 2026 had the most (5). Difficulty: 14% easy, 71% medium and 14% hard.
- BIS Bomb Disposal StandardThe Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following statements with regard to…
- Stealth TechnologyWhich of the following statements with regard to stealth technology is/are correct?
- Drone SwarmsWhich of the following statements with regard to drone swarms is/are correct?
- Mission Sudarshan ChakraConsider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India:
- Defence Hardware Made in IndiaWhich of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?
- Uav Types Hovering Vertical LandingWith reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements:
- CL 20 HMX ExplosivesWhat is the common characteristic of the chemical substances generally known as CL-20, HMX and LLM-105, which are sometimes talked about in media?
- Dornier IL 76 C 17 AircraftWith reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs:
- Fifth Generation Fighter AircraftConsider the following aircraft:
- Ballistic vs Cruise MissilesConsider the following statements:
- Fractional Orbital Bombardment SystemWhich one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
- THAAD Missile DefenceWhat is 'Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD)', sometimes seen in the news?
- INS Astradharini Torpedo Recovery VesselWhich one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharani’, that was in the news recently?
- Agni IV MissileWith reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct?