The Indian Navy Quiz: GK Question & Answer On The Sea Warriors Of India

The Indian Navy Quiz: The Indian Navy Day, established on December 4, 1947 to mark the historic milestone of Operation Trident during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. On Navy Day, the nation honors the courage, devotion, and contributions of the navy to safeguard the country's maritime interests. Also, the day serves as a chance to embrace various endeavors of the navy to protect the nation's maritime frontiers and promote peace and security in the Indian Ocean region.

This article presents the best quiz question about the Indian Navy, its establishment, important milestones and more.

1. When was the Indian Navy officially established?

1. a) 1945
2. b) 1947
3. c) 1950
4. d) 1952

Ans. 1950

Explanation: The Indian Navy is the maritime branch of the Indian Armed Forces officially established on 26 January 1950.

2. Who was the first Indian Chief of Naval Staff?

a) Admiral R.D. Katari

b) Admiral Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani

c) Admiral Oscar Stanley Dawson

d) Admiral Arun Prakash

Ans. Admiral Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani

Explanation: The Chief of the Naval Staff, (CNS) has been the title of the professional head of the Indian Navy since 1955 and is a statutory position in the Indian Armed Forces held by a four star admiral.

3. What is the motto of the Indian Navy?

a) "Sha-No-Varuna"

b) "Sham No Varunah"

c) "Jai Hind"

d) "Sarve Santu Niramaya"

Ans. "Sham No Varunah"

Explanation: The invocation to Lord Varuna (The Sea God) in the Vedas was adopted by the Indian Navy for its emblem, with the Motto: “Sam no Varunah”, meaning: “Be auspicious unto us Oh Varuna”. 

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4. Which Indian naval ship played a crucial role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 by attacking Karachi port?

a) INS Vikrant

b) INS Rajput

c) INS Kiltan

d) INS Khukri

Ans. INS Kiltan

Explanation: According to Millennium Post, INS Kiltan and the three missile boats approached Karachi, evading Pakistani reconnaissance aircraft and surface patrol vessels on December 4.

5. Which of the following is the first indigenous stealth Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) corvette built in India?
   

a) INS Shivalik

b) INS Kamorta

c) INS Kiltan

d) INS Sahyadri

Ans. INS Kamorta

Explanation: The Kamorta-class corvettes or Project 28 are a class of anti-submarine warfare stealth corvettes currently in service with the Indian Navy. 

6. What is the name of India's nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) class?
   

a) Sindhughosh-class

b) Arihant-class

c) Shishumar-class

d) Kalvari-class

Ans. Arihant-class

Explanation: The Arihant-class ( transl. 'Slayer of Enemies' in Sanskrit) is a class of Indian nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines being built for the Indian Navy.

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7. The Indian Navy observes Navy Day every year on which date?
   

a) December 4th

b) December 8th

c) December 15th

d) December 20th

Ans. December 4th

Explanation: India celebrates Indian Navy Day every year on December 4 as an anniversary of the Indo-Pakistan attack.

8. Which Indian naval officer was awarded the Mahavir Chakra for his leadership during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971?
   

a) Admiral Arun Prakash

b) Admiral Sunil Lanba

c) Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma

d) Commodore Babru Bhan Yadav

Ans. Commodore Babru Bhan Yadav

Explanation:  Commodore Babru Bhan Yadav was the first Indian naval officer, who was awarded the famed Maha Vir Chakra. 

9. Which submarine of the Indian Navy was leased from Russia and subsequently commissioned as INS Chakra?
   

a) Akula-class

b) Kilo-class

c) Foxtrot-class

d) Charlie-class

Ans. Charlie-class

Explanation: The Soviet-origin K-43 was a Charlie-class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine operated by the Indian Navy as Chakra.

10. What is the name of the naval exercise conducted annually by the Indian Navy along with the United States Navy?
    

a) Malabar

b) Varuna

c) Konkan

d) Milan

Ans. Malabar

Explanation: Exercise Malabar is a naval exercise involving the United States, Japan and India as permanent partners.

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12. Which Indian naval ship was involved in the relief operations during the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004?
    

a) INS Talwar

b) INS Tabar

c) INS Kirch

d) INS Taragiri

Ans. INS Kirch

Explanation:  The INS Kirch and a Dornier aircraft carried out a search and salvage operation off the Maldives, recovering a local landing craft lost in the waters between the Thulusdhoo and Gan islands.

13. Which aircraft carrier served as the flagship of the Indian Navy before being decommissioned in 2017?
    

a) INS Viraat

b) INS Vikramaditya

c) INS Vikrant

d) INS Virat

Ans.  INS Virat

Explanation: INS Viraat was the flagship of the Indian Navy until INS Vikramaditya was commissioned in 2013.

14. Which missile is primarily used by the Indian Navy for anti-ship warfare?
    

a) BrahMos

b) Agni

c) Prithvi

d) Nirbhay

Ans. BrahMos

Explanation: The BrahMos (also designated as PJ-10) is a medium-range ramjet supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, fighter aircraft or TEL.

15. The Indian Navy's elite special forces unit is known as:
    

a) Marine Commandos (MARCOS)

b) Para (Special Forces)

c) Garud Commando Force

d) Ghatak Force

Ans. Marine Commandos (MARCOS)

Explanation: MARCOS (Marine Commandos) is a specialized special operations force of the Indian Navy. Its primary role is to conduct maritime and amphibious warfare, counter-terrorism operations, unconventional warfare, and rescue missions.