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NCC Quiz Challenges

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When was the National Cadet Corps (NCC) established in India?

a)

1947

b)

1948

c)

1950

d)

1952

2.

What is the motto of NCC?

a)

Unity and Discipline

b)

Service Before Self

c)

Duty, Honour, Country

d)

Empowering Youth

3.

NCC cadets belong to which of the following age group?

a)

Junior Division: 10 to 15 years; Senior Division: up to 25 years

b)

Junior Division: 13 to 18½ years; Senior Division: up to 26 years

c)

Junior Division: 12 to 17 years; Senior Division: up to 24 years

d)

Junior Division: 14 to 19 years; Senior Division: up to 27 years

4.

When is NCC Day celebrated each year?

a)

January 26

b)

August 15

c)

November 14

d)

The Fourth Sunday of November

5.

The NCC is affiliated with which ministry of the Indian government?

a)

Ministry of Home Affairs

b)

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

c)

Ministry of Defence

d)

Ministry of Education

6.

How many wings does the NCC comprise?

a)

Two (Army and Air Force)

b)

Three (Army, Navy, and Air Force)

c)

Four (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Civil Defence)

d)

One (Army only)

7.

Who is eligible to join the NCC?

a)

Anyone between 12-26 years of age

b)

Only school students

c)

Only college students

d)

School and college students who meet fitness and educational criteria

8.

What is the highest rank that an NCC cadet can achieve in the Senior Division?

a)

Corporal

b)

Sergeant

c)

Junior Under Officer

d)

Senior Under Officer

9.

Who is the current Director General of NCC in India (as of November 2024)?

a)

Lt. Gen. Rajeev Chopra

b)

Lt. Gen. P.S. Rajan

c)

Lt. Gen. Tarun Kumar Aich

d)

Maj. Gen. Rakesh Sharma

10.

How many NCC Directorates are there in India?

a)

27

b)

17

c)

25

d)

16

11.

How does the NCC contribute to disaster management efforts?

a)

By providing military training to cadets

b)

By organizing cultural programs and parades

c)

By conducting disaster relief and rehabilitation activities

d)

By promoting foreign exchange programs

12.

What does the NCC logo symbolize?

a)

Unity and Discipline

b)

Service Before Self

c)

National Integration

d)

All of the above

13.

In how many states and union territories across India are NCC units established?

a)

15 states and 5 union territories

b)

20 states and 4 union territories

c)

25 states and 6 union territories

d)

All 28 states and 8 union territories

14.

Approximately how many NCC cadets take part in the annual Republic Day Camp (RDC)?

a)

500 cadets

b)

1,000 cadets

c)

1,500 cadets

d)

2,000 cadets

15.

In which year was the NCC flag first introduced?

a)

1948

b)

1951

c)

1954

d)

1960

16.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) in India is often referred to as what?

a)

The First Line of Defence

b)

The Youth Defence Force

c)

The Second Line of Defence

d)

The National Reserve Force

17.

Which of the following are the two premier institutions for officer training in the NCC?

a)

Indian Military Academy (IMA) and National Defence Academy (NDA)

b)

Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai and Indian Naval Academy (INA)

c)

National Cadet Corps Officers Training Academy, Kamptee, and NCC Officers Training Academy, Gwalior

d)

Air Force Academy (AFA) and Naval War College

18.

How many types of operational Army Commanders are there in the Indian Army?

a)

Five types

b)

Six types

c)

Seven types

d)

Eight types

19.

Who holds the title of the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army?

a)

President of India

b)

Chief of Army Staff (COAS)

c)

Defence Minister

d)

Prime Minister of India

20.

Who is the head of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)?

a)

Director General

b)

Chief of Defence Staff

c)

Defence Minister

d)

President

21.

Who was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army?

a)

General K.M. Cariappa

b)

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

c)

Field Marshal A.K. Bhagat

d)

General J.N. Chaudhuri

22.

Who is the Commanding officer of the 15 (TN) BNNCC?

a)

Col Jaideep

b)

Col Ajay Cutinho

c)

Col Santhosh Kumar

d)

Col R Sivakumar

23.

Who is the Administrative officer of the 15 (TN) BNNCC?

a)

Lt. Col. Gopal Krishna

b)

Lt. Col. Krishnamoorthy

c)

Lt. Col. K.M. Joshi

d)

Lt. Col. Dinesh Raja

24.

What are the three main categories of units in the Indian Army?

a)

Combat troops, Service troops, Training troops

b)

Fighting troops, Supporting troops, Services

c)

Operational troops, Administrative troops, Logistics

d)

Frontline troops, Rearline troops, Auxiliary troops

25.

What is the mnemonic used to remember the sequence of a fire control order?

a)

FIRE

b)

GRIT

c)

FAST

d)

DASH

26.

How many parts does a typical word of command consist of?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

27.

In Savdhan position the angle formed between the toes of both the feet is------------- degree.

a)

15 degrees

b)

30 degrees

c)

45 degrees

d)

60 degrees

28.

Which of the following is NOT the principle of drill?

a)

Smartness

b)

Coordination

c)

Loudness

d)

Steadiness

29.

Word of command will be delivered in what position?

a)

Savdhan

b)

Vishram

c)

Both

d)

None

30.

In NCC, what does “stand at ease” mean?

a)

Savdhan

b)

Vishram

c)

Aramse

d)

None

31.

In NCC, what does Pichaemur mean?

a)

Turn 90 degrees to the left

b)

Turn 180 degrees

c)

Turn 45 degrees

d)

Turn 45 degrees to the right

32.

What is the most basic drill position?

a)

Savdhan

b)

Vishram

c)

Aramse

d)

Both B & C

33.

To which ranks is a General Salute given in the NCC?

a)

All officers

b)

Officers of the rank of Major General and above

c)

Officers of the rank of Brigadier and above

d)

Officers of the rank of Colonel and above

34.

How many steps are there per minute in ‘Tez Chal’ or quick march for girl cadets?

a)

120 steps

b)

110 steps

c)

90 steps

d)

66 steps

35.

Which prestigious NCC event is held annually and draws cadets from all over India?

a)

Republic Day Camp (RDC)

b)

National Integration Camp (NIC)

c)

NCC Day Parade

d)

All-India NCC Sports Meet

36.

What does the deep blue color in the NCC flag represent?

a)

The Army Wing

b)

The Navy Wing

c)

The Air Force Wing

d)

National Integration

37.

What symbol is featured at the center of the NCC flag?

a)

The Ashoka Chakra

b)

The National Emblem of India

c)

The NCC Emblem

d)

A Star and Crescent

38.

What is the significance of the NCC crest?

a)

Represents the strength and unity of the nation

b)

Symbolizes the contribution of the Indian Army

c)

Stands for national integration and discipline

d)

Represents the unity between the Army, Navy, and Air Force

39.

What is the name of India's premier tri-service academy?

a)

Indian Military Academy (IMA)

b)

National Defence Academy (NDA)

c)

Army Cadet College (ACC)

d)

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

40.

What was the name of the first war fought by India after Independence?

a)

Indo-Pak war (1947)

b)

Indo-China war (1962)

c)

Indo-Pak war (1965)

d)

Indo-Pak war (1971)

41.

Who is considered the founder of the Indian National Army (INA)?

a)

Subhas Chandra Bose

b)

Bhagat Singh

c)

Lala Lajpat Rai

d)

Rash Behari Bose

42.

When is Vijay Diwas celebrated?

a)

December 16

b)

January 26

c)

August 15

d)

October 2

43.

Who currently holds the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in India?

a)

General Bipin Rawat

b)

General Anil Chauhan

c)

General M.M. Naravane

d)

General P.K. Singh

44.

Who is the current Chief of Army Staff of India?

a)

General Anil Chauhan

b)

General Upendra Dwivedi

c)

Admiral Karambir Singh

d)

Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria

45.

What do the abbreviations NSG and BSF stand for?

a)

National Security Group & Border Security Force

b)

National Security Guard & Border Security Force

c)

National Security Guard & Border Service Force

d)

National Security Group & Border Security Guard

46.

In a military context, the 'Queen of the Battlefield' refers to

a)

Infantry

b)

Armored Corps

c)

Artillery

d)

Air Force

47.

In a military context, the 'King of the Battlefield' refers to

a)

Infantry

b)

Armored Corps

c)

Artillery

d)

Air Force

48.

What is the oldest regiment of the Indian Army?

a)

Madras Regiment

b)

Bengal Infantry

c)

Punjab Regiment

d)

Grenadiers

49.

What is the highest gallantry award in India?

a)

Param Vir Chakra (PVC)

b)

Maha Vir Chakra (MVC)

c)

Vir Chakra (VrC)

d)

Ashoka Chakra (AC)

50.

Which gallantry award is considered equivalent to the Param Vir Chakra for civilians?

a)

Ashoka Chakra (AC)

b)

Kirti Chakra (KC)

c)

Shaurya Chakra (SC)

d)

Padma Shri