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Ind-Phil BrahMos Agreement -CMP MCQs

Rane described the deal as the first signed by India for a major weapon system and said it
“paves the way for many more to come”. He told ANI, “This deal opens the doors for all
defence equipment [made] in India, not just the BrahMos but all the other systems which
we are making.” He added a “lot of countries” have shown interest in the BrahMos system
but “making defence deals is not an easy job”.
The Indian envoy to Manila, Shambhu Kumaran, said the deal marked a decisive step
forward in India’s Indo-Pacific engagement and established the country as a trusted
partner. “Today we are one step closer to elevating ties between our democracies to a
strategic partnership and our shared objective of a free & peaceful Indo-Pacific,” he
tweeted.
Hindustan Times first reported in December 2019 that the Philippines was set to become
the first country to buy the BrahMos missile. Both sides were keen on signing the deal
during a proposed visit by President Rodrigo Duterte early in 2021, but the plan fell
through because of widespread disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The defence deal will not go down well with China, whose aggressive behaviour in the
disputed South China Sea has taken its relations with the Philippines to a fresh low. The
Philippine Marines intend to use the BrahMos as a shore-based anti-ship missile, and the
South China Sea is one of the potential areas for deploying the system.
“The BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles will certainly beef up the firepower of the
Philippine Navy, particularly the Philippine Marines Corps Coastal Defense Regiment,”
Lorenzana said in his remarks at the signing ceremony that was conducted via video and a
face-to-face meeting attended by officials of both countries.
What is the purpose of the Philippine Army’s plan to acquire the BrahMos missile?
a) To enhance its maritime defense capabilities
b) To strengthen its air defense capabilities
c) To improve its ground-based missile systems
d) To establish a space defense system
Answer: a) To enhance its maritime defense capabilities

Which organization is the Philippine Army negotiating with to acquire the BrahMos
missile?
a) Philippine Navy
b) BrahMos Corporation
c) Indian Army
d) United Nations
Answer: b) BrahMos Corporation

When are the missiles expected to be delivered to the Philippine Marine Corps?
a) December of this year
b) January of next year
c) March of next year
d) The delivery date is uncertain
Answer: a) December of this year

What is the main advantage of the BrahMos missile?

a) High speed and accuracy
b) Long-range capabilities
c) Stealth technology
d) Anti-aircraft capabilities
Answer: a) High speed and accuracy

Which branch of the Philippine military will receive the BrahMos missiles?
a) Philippine Army
b) Philippine Navy
c) Philippine Air Force
d) Philippine Marine Corps
Answer: d) Philippine Marine Corps

What is the goal of the Philippine Navy’s effort to modernize its naval assets?
a) To establish a submarine fleet
b) To strengthen its coastal defense capabilities
c) To improve its international relations
d) To participate in joint military exercises
Answer: b) To strengthen its coastal defense capabilities

How many batteries of the BrahMos missile did the Philippine Navy order?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: c) Three

What is the role of the Philippine Army in deploying the BrahMos missiles?
a) Coastal defense
b) Air defense
c) Submarine operations
d) Space exploration
Answer: a) Coastal defense

What is the primary purpose of the BrahMos missile acquisition for the Philippine Army?
a) Protecting territorial waters
b) Defending against air attacks
c) Conducting long-range strikes
d) Enhancing cyber warfare capabilities
Answer: a) Protecting territorial waters

What is the expected timeline for placing orders for the BrahMos missiles?
a) Later this year
b) Next year
c) Within a month
d) The timeline is uncertain
Answer: a) Later this year

What is the main characteristic of the BrahMos missile?

a) Subsonic speed
b) Low accuracy
c) High maneuverability
d) Supersonic speed
Answer: d) Supersonic speed

Which country is the origin of the BrahMos missile?

a) Philippines
b) India
c) United States
d) Russia
Answer: b) India

Which military branch in the Philippines is responsible for coastal defense roles?
a) Philippine Army
b) Philippine Navy
c) Philippine Air Force
d) Philippine Coast Guard
Answer: b) Philippine Navy

How does the BrahMos missile contribute to deterring potential threats?

a) Through its long-range capabilities
b) Through its stealth technology
c) Through its high speed and accuracy
d) Through its anti-aircraft capabilities
Answer: c) Through its high speed and accuracy

What is the objective of the Philippine Army’s plan to enhance its coastal defense roles?
a) Protecting territorial waters and critical coastal infrastructure
b) Strengthening international relations
c) Establishing a space defense system
d) Developing a missile defense shield
Answer: a) Protecting territorial waters and critical coastal infrastructure

Who are the two countries involved in the joint venture of the BrahMos missile?
a) India and China
b) India and Russia
c) Russia and China
d) Russia and Thailand
Answer: b) India and Russia

What is the name of the missile that the Philippines has signed a deal for?
a) BrahMos
b) Moskva
c) Brahmaputra
d) MTCR
Answer: a) BrahMos

What is the speed of the BrahMos missile?

a) Mach 1.0
b) Mach 2.8
c) Mach 3.5
d) Mach 4.0
Answer: b) Mach 2.8

What is the principle of operation for the BrahMos missile?

a) Fire and Forgets
b) Seek and Destroy
c) Follow and Engage
d) Launch and Retrieve
Answer: a) Fire and Forgets

Which organization from India is involved in the joint venture of the BrahMos missile?
a) DRDO
b) ISRO
c) BARC
d) HAL
Answer: a) DRDO

What is the range of the BrahMos missile as initially developed?

a) 200 km
b) 290 km
c) 400 km
d) 500 km
Answer: b) 290 km

Which international association aims to prevent the proliferation of missile technology?

a) IAEA
b) MTCR
c) UNICEF
d) WHO
Answer: b) MTCR

How many countries are members of the MTCR?

a) 10
b) 20
c) 30
d) 35
Answer: d) 35

What is the purpose of the MTCR?

a) To promote missile technology transfer
b) To limit missile exports
c) To develop advanced missile systems
d) To encourage missile testing
Answer: b) To limit missile exports

Which countries established the MTCR in 1987?

a) G-7 countries
b) G-20 countries
c) BRICS countries
d) NATO countries
Answer: a) G-7 countries

Which organization ranked India at number 23 in major arms exporters?

a) SIPRI
b) UN
c) NATO
d) WHO
Answer: a) SIPRI

What percentage of global arms exports does India currently account for?
a) 0.17%
b) 1%
c) 5%
d) 10%
Answer: a) 0.17%

What is the first step recommended by the KPMG report to boost India’s defense exports?
a) Setting up a defense export help desk
b) Increasing defense spending
c) Establishing new joint ventures
d) Improving manufacturing capabilities
Answer: a) Setting up a defense export help desk

Which countries have shown interest in acquiring the BrahMos missile?

a) China and Pakistan
b) Indonesia and Thailand
c) Russia and France
d) Philippines and Vietnam
Answer: b) Indonesia and Thailand

What is the full form of DRDO?

a) Defense Research and Development Organization
b) Department of Research and Development Organization
c) Development and Research Organization for Defense
d) Defense Research and Design Organization
Answer: a) Defense Research and Development Organization

Which river is the BrahMos missile named after?

a) Brahmaputra
b) Ganges
c) Yamuna
d) Indus
Answer: a) Brahmaputra

What type of engine does the BrahMos missile use in its first stage?
a) Solid propellant
b) Liquid ramjet
c) Liquid-fueled rocket
d) Turbojet
Answer: a) Solid propellant

What is the extended range of the BrahMos missile in the advanced version?
a) 300 km
b) 450 km
c) 600 km
d) 800 km
Answer: b) 450 km

Which country is not mentioned as a recipient of Indian defense exports?

a) Sri Lanka
b) Russia
c) Nepal
d) Bangladesh
Answer: b) Russia

What type of missile is the BrahMos?

a) Anti-aircraft missile
b) Surface-to-surface missile
c) Anti-tank missile
d) Anti-ship missile
Answer: d) Anti-ship missile

What is the purpose of the BrahMos missile deal for the Philippines?
a) To counter Russia’s influence in the region
b) To enhance their defense capabilities in the South China Sea
c) To establish closer ties with China
d) To prevent arms race in the Asia-Pacific region
Answer: b) To enhance their defense capabilities in the South China Sea

Which countries are involved in tensions with the Philippines over the disputed islands in
the South China Sea?
A) China and India
b) China and Russia
c) China and Vietnam
d) China and Thailand
Answer: c) China and Vietnam

What is the main feature of the BrahMos missile that makes it suitable for day and night
operations?
a) Pinpoint accuracy
b) Multiplatform capability
c) Fire and Forget principle
d) Supersonic speed
Answer: c) Fire and Forget principle

What is the primary role of the BrahMos missile?

a) Air defense
b) Anti-tank warfare
c) Anti-ship warfare
d) Nuclear deterrence
Answer: c) Anti-ship warfare

Which country is not mentioned as a potential customer for the BrahMos missile?
a) Indonesia
b) Thailand
c) Pakistan
d) Philippines
Answer: c) Pakistan

What is the primary objective of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)?
a) To promote international missile competitions
b) To prevent the proliferation of missile technology
c) To facilitate missile technology transfer
d) To develop advanced missile defense systems
Answer: b) To prevent the proliferation of missile technology

How many stages does the BrahMos missile have?

a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
Answer: b) Two

Which international organization ranks countries based on their arms exports?

a) SIPRI
b) UNICEF
c) WHO
d) World Bank
Answer: a) SIPRI

What is the suggested solution to improve India’s defense exports according to the KPMG
report?
a) Increase defense spending
b) Establish joint ventures with foreign countriesc) Set up a dedicated “defense export help
desk”
d) Improve manufacturing capabilities
Answer: c) Set up a dedicated “defense export help desk”

Which international association established the MTCR?

a) G-7 countries
b) BRICS countries
c) ASEAN countries
d) NATO countries
Answer: a) G-7 countries