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Prelims 2026

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Science & TechnologyDefence and Strategic TechnologiesMilitary Aviation, UAVs and Aerospace PlatformsMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Military Aviation, UAVs and Aerospace Platforms · Military Radar, Electronic Warfare and Surveillance
Related topics:
Military Radar, Electronic Warfare and Surveillance

Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.

2026 · Q47

Prelims 2026, question 47: Military Aviation, UAVs and Aerospace Platforms

Which of the following statements with regard to drone swarms is/are correct ? 1. They use Terahertz band of frequency to communicate with the command centre. 2. Individual drones in the swarm can communicate with other drones in the swarm. 3. GPS Spoofing is a commonly used technique to counter drone swarm attack. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Prelims 2025

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Science & TechnologyDefence and Strategic TechnologiesMilitary Aviation, UAVs and Aerospace PlatformsMedium
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Statement based
Skill:
Careful distinction
2025 · Q42

Prelims 2025, question 42: Military Aviation, UAVs and Aerospace Platforms

With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements: I. All types of UAVs can do vertical landing. II. All types of UAVs can do automated hovering. III. All types of UAVs can use battery only as a source of power supply. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Science & TechnologyDefence and Strategic TechnologiesMilitary Aviation, UAVs and Aerospace PlatformsMedium
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Pairs
Skill:
Fact recall
2025 · Q84

Prelims 2025, question 84: Military Aviation, UAVs and Aerospace Platforms

With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs: Aircraft type – Description I. Dornier-228 : Maritime patrol aircraft II. IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraft III. C-17 Globemaster III : Military transport aircraft How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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Prelims 2024

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Science & TechnologyDefence and Strategic TechnologiesMilitary Aviation, UAVs and Aerospace PlatformsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Fighter generations · Rafael · MiG-29 · Tejas MK-1

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2024 · Q35

Prelims 2024, question 35: Military Aviation, UAVs and Aerospace Platforms

Consider the following aircraft: 1. Rafael 2. MiG-29 3. Tejas MK-1 How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?

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