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NCC DIRECTORATE
“B” CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2023 – 2024

A PAPER-IV (SPECIAL SYLLABUS - ARMY)

(TOTAL MARKS-110)
(EACH QUESTION CARRY 2.0 MARKS)

ANSWERS

ARMED FORCES (20 MARKS)

121. Where is the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Army) located?

(a) Lucknow (b) Kolkata (c) New Delhi (d) Udhampur

Ans : New Delhi

122. Which Command is Headquarters in Pune?

(a) Southern Command (b) Northern Command

(c) Central Command (d) South Western Command

Ans : Southern Command

123. The Army Training Command is located in which city?

(a) Jaipur (b) Shimla (c) Chandimandir (d) New Delhi

Ans : Shimla

124. Who serves as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy?

(a) Chief of Naval Staff (b) President of India

(c) Prime Minister (d) Defence Minister

Ans : The President of India

125. Which city hosts the Headquarters of the Western Naval Command?

(a) Mumbai (b) Vishakhapatnam (c) Kochi (d) New Delhi

Ans : Mumbai

126. The Indian Air Force is organised into how many commands?

(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 7

Ans : 7

127. Who acts as the administrative head of the Ministry of Home Affairs in India?

(a) Director General of Police (b) Chief of Army Staff

(c) Home Secretary (d) Commissioner of Police

Ans : Home Secretary

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128. Repairs of vehicles in the Army is done by ?

(a) ASC (b) EME (c) Engineers (d) AOC

Ans : EME

129. The training of Commissioned Women Officer’s is conducted at

(a) IMA Dehradun (b) OTA Chennai (c) NDA Kadakvasala (d) OTA Gaya

Ans : OTA Chennai

130. In the face of the enemy during wartime, which award is the highest military decoration
in India?

(a) Param Vir Chakra (b) Maha Vir Chakra (c) Ashoka Chakra (d) Padma Bhushan

Ans : Param Vir Chakra

MAP READING (24 MARKS)

131. What is Cartography?

(a) The study of maps (b) The art of making maps

(c) The science of reading maps (d) The study of geographical features

Ans : The art of making maps

132. Which organization in India is responsible for preparing topographical maps for the
entire country?

(a) Geological Survey of India (b) National Remote Sensing Centre

(c) Survey of India (d) Indian Space Research Organisation

Ans : Survey of India

133. Grid bearing is measured by ?

(a) Compass (b) GPS (c) Service Protector (d) Map

Ans : Service Protector

134. Atlas maps are ?

(a) Small scale map (b) Large scale map

(c) Meteorological MAP (d) Medium scale map

Ans : Small scale map

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135. Which lines are called latitude on a grid?

(a) Vertical lines (b) Longitude lines (c) Easting lines (d) Northing lines

Ans : Longitude lines

136. What is Dead Ground?

(a) Elevated region of considerable extent (b) Ground surrounded by hills

(c) Ground not visible due to undulations or hills (d) A narrow ridge of high land

Ans : Ground not visible due to undulations or hills

137. What is the purpose of a Benchmark (BM) on a map?

(a) Record exact height for future reference

(b) Indicate the slope of a hill
(c) Show the angle formed by two points
(d) Mark a point on a map with exact height

Ans : Record exact height for future reference

138. What do Grid Lines on a map represent?

(a) The slope of a hill (b) The Magnetic Variation

(c) Lines running parallel to North and South or East and West
(d) Contours of a plateau

Ans : Line running parallel to North and South or East and West

139. What is Magnetic Variation?

(a) The difference between Spot Heights and Trigonometric Points

(b) The difference between True North and Magnetic North
(c) The height recorded by a Benchmark
(d) The angle formed by two points on the map

Ans : The difference between True North and Magnetic North

140. How are Contour lines generally represented on a map?

(a) In green (b) In blue (c) In brown (d) In red

Ans : In brown

141. What are the Cardinal Points?

(a) North, South, East, West, and Intermediate directions

(b) Major, Minor, and Intermediate directions
(c) North, South, East, and West
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(d) North, South, East, West, Major, and Minor directions

Ans : North, South, East and West

142. What does GPS stand for?

(a) Global Pointing System (b) Ground Positioning System

(c) Global Positioning System (d) Geographic Positioning System

Ans : Global Positioning System

FIELD CRAFT AND BATTLE CRAFT (24 MARKS)

143. What is Field Craft in military training?

(a) The art of using musical instruments

(b) The art of using the ground and the weapon to one's advantage
(c) The art of using paint for camouflage
(d) The art of using aerial reconnaissance

Ans : The art of using the ground and the weapon to one’s advantage

144. Which method uses 100 yards as the unit of measure for judging distance?

(a) Bracketing (b) Section Average (c) Unit of Measure (d) Key Range

Ans : Unit of Measure

145. When is distance overestimated during the day?

(a) When looking uphill

(b) When the sun is shining from behind the observer
(c) When the object is large in relation to its surroundings
(d) When lying down

Ans : When lying down

146. Bracketing is the method of ?

(a) Field Craft (b) Battle Craft (c) Judging Distance (d) Field Signal

Ans : Judging Distance

147. What is the recommended procedure for describing the ground?

(a) Start from the right to the left

(b) Divide it into foreground, middle distance, and background
(c) Only describe the general line of direction
(d) Provide boundaries without further description

Ans : Divide it into foreground, middle distance and background

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148. Middle distance is from ?

(a) 300 – 500 yards (b) 300 – 400 yards (c) 100 – 200 yards (d) 500 – 600 yards

Ans : 300 – 500 yards

149. In the Direction Method, what does "Slight Left/Right" represent in terms of degrees?

(a) Approximately 10 degrees (b) Approximately 22.5 degrees

(c) Approximately 45 degrees (d) Approximately 90 degrees

Ans : Approximately 10 degrees

150. What is the primary aim of infantry?

(a) To create camouflage (b) To provide cover and concealment

(c) To close in with the enemy and destroy them (d) To use field signals effectively

Ans : To close in with the enemy and destroy them

151. What is the catchword used to remember the sequence for giving fire control orders?

(a) FIRE (b) GRIT (c) SIGHT (d) TACTIC

Ans : GRIT

152. How many types of Section Formations?

(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 3 (d) 4

Ans : 6

153. What is the purpose of field signals in the military?

(a) To confuse the enemy

(b) To attract attention during ceremonies
(c) To provide music for troops
(d) To convey messages and control troops when voice control is not possible

Ans : To convey message & control troops when voice control is not possible

154. What is the primary role of scouts in a section?

(a) To provide medical aid (b) To create camouflage

(c) To act as the eyes & ears of the section (d) To engage in long-range firing

Ans : To act as the eyes & ears of the section

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INTRO TO INFANTRY WEAPONS & EQPT (16 MARKS)

155. Which of the following is a vulnerability of an infantry battalion in battle?

(a) Dependence on anti-aircraft support

(b) Vulnerability to enemy tanks, artillery, and small arms
(c) Resistance to climatic conditions
(d) Independence from support weapons

Ans : Vulnerability to enemy tanks, artillery and small arms.

156. What is the primary emphasis in infantry tactics, as mentioned in the content?

(a) Aerial bombardment (b) Naval engagement

(c) Fire and movement (d) Cyber warfare

Ans : Fire and movement

157. What is the effective battle range of the 7.62mm Medium Machine Gun?

(a) 500m (b) 1200m (c) 1800m (d) 2100m

Ans : 1800m

158. What is a notable flexibility feature of the 30mm Automatic Grenade Launcher?

(a) Limited angle firing (b) Inability to mount on vehicles

(c) Crest clearance capability (d) Strictly high angle firing

Ans : Crest clearance capability

159. What is the weight of the 84mm Rocket Launcher with mount and telescopic sight?

(a) 10 kg (b) 16 kg (c) 20 kg (d) 25 kg

Ans : 16 kg

160. What is the effective range of the 5.56mm INSAS Rifle?

(a) 300m (b) 400m (c) 500m (d) 600m

Ans : 400m

161. What is the weight of the 5.56mm INSAS Rifle with a loaded magazine?

(a) 3.6 kg (b) 3.69 kg (c) 4.0 kg (d) 4.5 kg

Ans : 3.69 kg
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162. What is the full form of MPI?

(a) Mean position of impact (b) Main Point of Impact

(c) Main position of impact (d) Mean point of impact

Ans : Mean Point of Impact

MILITARY HISTORY (20 MARKS)

163. Where was Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa born?

(a) Kashmir (b) Punjab (c) Karnataka (d) Kerala

Ans : Karnataka

164. What is Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's nickname?

(a) Sam Bahadur (b) Kipper (c) Arjan (d) Marshall

Ans : Sam Bahadur

165. When was the Param Vir Chakra established?

(a) 15 August 1947 (b) 26 January 1950

(c) 18 November 1962 (d) 7 July 1999

Ans : 26 January 1950

166. How many Param Vir Chakras have been awarded till date?

(a) 10 (b) 15 (c) 21 (d) 30

Ans : 21

167. Who was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra the highest gallantry award of
India?

(a) Maj Somnath Sharma (b) Naik Jadunath Singh

(c) Company Havildar Major Piru Singh (d) Capt Gurbachan Singh Salaria

Ans : Maj Somnath Sharma

168. What is the significance of "Jai Mata Di" in the context of Capt. Vikram Batra's heroic
act?
(a) Victory chant (b) Religious prayer (c) Mission code (d) Inspirational slogan

Ans : Victory chant

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169. Which battle during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 is considered the largest tank
battle in history after World War II?

(a) Battle of Dograi (b) Battle of Asal Uttar

(c) Battle of Chawinda (d) Battle of Longewala

Ans : Battle of Chawinda

170. What was the codename for the Indian Army's operation to control the Siachen
Glacier in 1984?

(a) Operation Gibraltar (b) Operation Grand Slam

(c) Operation Meghdoot (d) Operation Vijay

Ans : Operation Meghdoot

171. Which year did the Kargil Conflict take place?

(a) 1997 (b) 1998 (c) 1999 (d) 2000

Ans : 1999

172. Who was India’s First Chief of Defence Staff?

(a) General Bipin Rawat (b) General Manoj Mukund Naravane

(c) General SAM Manekshaw (d) General Manoj Pande

Ans : General Bipin Rawat

COMMUNICATION (06 MARKS)

173. What is a characteristic of walkie-talkies in military communication?

(a) Fixed stations only (b) Large size and weight

(c) One-way communication (d) Portable and two-way communication

Ans : Portable and two-way communication

174. What is the golden rule emphasized for maintaining security in RT communication?

(a) Speak rapidly (b) Use jargon frequently

(c) Think before you speak (d). Provide detailed information

Ans : Think before you speak

175. The basic secure mean of Communication in the Army?

(a) Line Communication (b) Radio Communication

(c) Mobile Telephone (d) Wireless & data communication
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Ans : Line Communication