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Topic 140 · Answers

India's arms imports and BrahMos, ASTRA exports

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer D

    SIPRI data keep India among the world's largest what, while its defence exports are climbing?

    • Arms exporters
    • Nuclear powers
    • Defence R&D spenders
    • Correct answer: Arms importers

    Core Trigger: SIPRI data keep India among the world's largest arms importers, while its defence exports are climbing.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 140, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer A

    Consider India's Atmanirbharta push in defence. 1. It seeks self-reliance through a diversified supplier mix and indigenous production. 2. It aims to rely on a single foreign supplier. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Policy Aim: The push for Atmanirbharta seeks self-reliance through a diversified supplier mix and indigenous production.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 140, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer A

    Which organisation developed the ASTRA Mk 1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile?

    • Correct answer: DRDO
    • HAL
    • BEL
    • BDL

    Developer: DRDO developed the ASTRA Mk 1 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, which made its first export sale to Indonesia.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 140, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer B

    BrahMos is named after which two rivers?

    • Brahmaputra and Mahanadi
    • Correct answer: Brahmaputra and Moskva
    • Beas and Moskva
    • Brahmaputra and Volga

    Name Origin: BrahMos is an India-Russia joint venture named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 140, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer D

    In July 2026 Indonesia bought two BrahMos batteries worth how much?

    • $100 million
    • $350 million
    • $500 million
    • Correct answer: $200 million

    Indonesia Deal: In July 2026 Indonesia bought two BrahMos batteries worth $200 million.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 140, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer D

    BrahMos customers in order are the Philippines, which country in May 2026, then Indonesia in July 2026?

    • Malaysia
    • Thailand
    • Brunei
    • Correct answer: Vietnam

    Export Order: BrahMos customers in order: Philippines first, Vietnam in May 2026, Indonesia in July 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 140, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer C

    Where is SIPRI headquartered?

    • Geneva, Switzerland
    • Oslo, Norway
    • Correct answer: Stockholm, Sweden
    • London, UK

    Headquarters: SIPRI is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 140, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer D

    In which year was SIPRI founded?

    • 1956
    • 1975
    • 1986
    • Correct answer: 1966

    Founded: SIPRI, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, was founded in 1966 and publishes arms-transfer data.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 140, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    The Arms Trade Treaty, which regulates the international trade in conventional arms, dates from which year?

    • 1996
    • Correct answer: 2013
    • 2005
    • 2018

    Landmark: The Arms Trade Treaty (2013) regulates the international trade in conventional arms.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 140, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer B

    Consider strategic autonomy. 1. It means India relies on one trusted supplier. 2. It means India keeps independent choices by diversifying suppliers. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Correct answer: Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Definition: Strategic autonomy means India keeps independent choices by diversifying suppliers rather than relying on one.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 140, point 12

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