NAVY Marks - 100

SERVICE SUBJECT

1. Which operation was carried out by the Indian Navy for the liberation of Goa in 1961?
(a) Operation Trident (b) Operation Meghdoot (c) Operation Vijay (d) Operation Cactus
2. The first Indian aircraft carrier was
(a) INS Vikrant (b) INS Viraat (c) INS Arihant (d) INS Chakra
3. Western Fleet located at
(a) Kochi (b) Karwar (c) Vizag (d) Mumbai
4. ___________ is not a “Head of the Department” in Indian Navy.
(a) Cdr (E) (b) Cdr (L) (c) EXO (d) GO

5. Which is Frigate class of ship _______________.

(a) INS Trishul (b) INS Chennai(c) INS Kora (d) INS Jalashwa

6. Which is the general term describing the National Flag and the Naval Ensign flown on ship between 0800
h to Sunset in harbour only?
(a) Sunset (b) Colours (c) Dressing Ship (d) Piping the Side
7. Which is a ceremony where; the National Flag and the Naval Ensign lowered during Sunset?
(a) Sunset (b) Colours (c) Dressing Ship (d) Piping the Side
8. What is the highest gallantry award for bravery in the face of the enemy in India?
(a) Vir Chakra (b) Param Vir Chakra (c) Ashoka Chakra (d) Maha Vir Chakra
9. The Maha Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of ?
(a) Distinguished service in peacetime (b) Exceptional leadership in training
(c) Conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy (d) Acts of bravery during disaster relief
operations
10. What is the NCC motto?
(a) Unity (b) Discipline (c) Unity and Discipline (d) None of these
11. How many directorates are there in NCC in India?
(a) 15 (b) 12 (c) 21 (d) 17
12. What is the main function of a ship's hull?
(a) To provide propulsion (b) To ensure flotation, stability, and support
(c) To navigate the ship (d) To hold cargo
13. Which part of the ship is considered its backbone?
(a) Deck (b) Hull (c) Keel (d) Mast
14. What is the purpose of the deck on a ship?
(a) To provide a working and movement space (b) To store cargo
(c) To control the ship's movement (d) To provide propulsion
15. What is the primary role of aircraft carriers in the Indian Navy?
(a) Anti-submarine warfare (b) Coastal patrolling
(c) Air support and power projection (d) Mine countermeasures
16. Which of the following is an example of an Indian Navy aircraft carrier?
(a) INS Kolkata (b) INS Vikramaditya (c) INS Talwar (d) INS Kamorta
17. NCC day is celebrated on
(a) 4th Sunday of November (b) 3rd Sunday of November (c) 4th Sunday of December (d) 3rd
Sunday of December
18. One Nautical mile is equal to
(a) 1800 m (b) 1852 m (c) 1862 m (d) 1952 m
19. Which is the largest port of India?
(a) Mumbai (b) Vizag (c) Karwar (d) Kochi
20. Indian Navy has __ Fleets.
(a) 01 (b) 02 (c) 03 (d) 04
21. _______ is an instrument by which a ship’s position can be determined by taking the sight of heavenly
bodies such as sun, stars etc
(a)Log (b) Compass (c) Sextant (d) Echo sounder

22. _______ is used for finding the speed and distance travelled through water
(a) Log (b) Compass (c) Sextant (d) Echo sounder
23. The direction indicate by gyro compass is known as __________ which is also the true north.
(a) True Bearing (b) Gyro North (c) True North (d) Compass North
24. Abbreviation of DR is_________ in navigational term.
(a) Dead Reckoning (b) Damage Rectifies (c) Dead body Recovery(d) None of the above
25. Which of the following is NOT a type of rope used in seamanship?
(a) Natural fiber ropes (b) Manmade fiber ropes (c) Plastic ropes (d)
Steel wire ropes
26. Which natural fiber rope is known for its excellent flexibility and resistance to saltwater?
(a) Sisal (b) Manila (c) Coir (d) Hemp
27. Which of the following is the primary purpose of a bend in seamanship?
(a) To secure a rope to an object (b) To create a loop in a rope
(c) To join two ropes together (d) To prevent fraying of rope ends
28. A hitch is mainly used for:
(a) Joining two ropes of equal size (b) Securing a rope to a fixed object
(c) Creating a stopper knot (d) Forming a decorative knot
29. Which of the following is considered the simplest knot and acts as the foundation for many others?
(a) Reef knot (b) Overhand knot (c) Bowline (d) Clove hitch
30. What is the primary function of the apron in a 27-feet DK Whaler?
(a) Provides additional strength at the bow (b) Serves as a seat for rowers
(c) Holds the oars in place (d) Supports the mast
31. The keel of a boat is responsible for.
(a) Steering the boat (b) Providing stability along the bottom
(c) Mounting the rudder (d) Holding the oars
32. What part of the boat is typically used to mount the rudder or engine?
(a) Bow (b) Gunwale (c) Stern (d) Backboard
33. What is the main function of the mast on a sailing boat?
(a) To control the rudder (b) To support the sails and rigging
(c) To trim the sails (d) To balance the boat
34. What is the primary role of the boom on a sailing boat?
(a) To steer the boat (b) To support the jib sail
(c) To control the bottom edge of the mainsail (d) To keep the mast upright
34. Which part of the sailboat is responsible for providing lateral stability to the mast?
(a) Spreader (b) Jib Stay (c) Hull (d) Tiller
35. What is the primary function of an anchor in seamanship?
(a) To control the vessel's speed (b) To secure the ship to the seabed
(c) To provide power to the engine (d) To direct the ship's path
36. Which factor affects the effectiveness of an anchor?
(a) Wind direction (b) The design of the anchor
(c) The number of crew members (d) The ship's engine power
37. What is the role of an anchor cable?
(a) To propel the ship (b) To secure the anchor to the vessel
(c) To adjust the ship's course (d) To control the sail
38. What is the primary purpose of an anchor?
(a) To control the speed of a ship (b) To secure a ship in a fixed position by gripping the
seabed
(c) To navigate the ship through the water (d) To monitor water depth
39. Which of the following is a characteristic of the holding ground in anchoring?
(a) It is the location where ships are docked (b) It refers to the seabed where the anchor is
deployed
(c) It determines the type of cable to be used (d) It is only relevant for the anchor's weight
40. What factor is critical in ensuring an anchor's effectiveness?
(a) The size of the ship (b) The weight and design of the anchor
(c) The speed of the ship (d) The ship's fuel consumption
41. What is the primary purpose of marine navigation?
(a) To explore new territories (b) To guide ships safely and efficiently from one location to
another
(c) To improve ship speed (d) To track the weather conditions
42. Which modem navigation system provides highly accurate positioning using satelites?
(a) Celestial navigation (b) Dead reckoning (c) GPS (d) Pilotage
43. What is the significance of learning navigation for cadets?
(a) It helps them memorize star positions (b) It enables them to navigate safely and effectively
(c) It allows them to become ship engineers (d) It teaches them about marine biology
44. What is the term for the direction in which the Earth rotates?
(a) West (b) North (c) East (d) South
45. What is a great circle?
(a) A full circle drawn around the equator (b) A plane that cuts through the centre of the Earth
(c) A half-circle connecting the poles (d) A line of latitude
46. What is the primary purpose of a compass in navigation?
(a) To measure speed (b) To determine direction
(c) To locate the nearest landmark (d) To predict weather conditions
47. Which of the following is NOT a type of compass?
(a) Magnetic compass (b) Gyro compass (c) Sundial compass (d) Electronic compass
48. How does a magnetic compass determine direction?
(a) By detecting changes in atmospheric pressure (b) By aligning with the Earth's magnetic
field
(c) By using GPS signals (d) By reflecting light from the sun
49. What is the primary factor affecting the accuracy of a magnetic compass?
(a) Weather conditions (b) Ship's magnetic properties and Earth's magnetism
(c) Altitude (d) Water salinity
50. What is a key advantage of a gyro compass over a magnetic compass?
(a) It is unaffected by the Earth's magnetism (b) It does not require electricity
(c) It is cheaper to manufacture (d) It works only at sea level
51. Which map projection is most commonly used for maritime navigation?
(a) Gnomonic Projection (b) Mercator Projection
(c) Lambert Conformal Projection (d) Azimuthal Projection
52. What is the main advantage of the Mercator Projection?
(a) It accurately represents landmass sizes (b) It shows great circles as straight lines
(c) It preserves angles and shapes locally (d) It has no distortion
53. What is a major disadvantage of the Mercator Projection?
(a) It does not show straight-line routes (b) It distorts landmass sizes near the poles
(c) It cannot be used for navigation (d) It does not show latitude and longitude
54. Which projection is most suitable for plotting great-circle routes?
(a) Mercator Projection (b) Gnomonic Projection
(c) Cylindrical Projection (d) Polyconic Projection.
55. What is the key feature of a Gnomonic Projection?
(a) It preserves the true shape of landmasses (b) It shows rhumb lines as straight lines
(c) It represents great circles as straight lines (d) It has no distortions at the edges
56. What is the primary role of naval communication?
(a) To ensure secure and uninterrupted trade routes
(b) To facilitate seamless coordination and execution of commands
(c) To provide entertainment for naval personnel
(d) To replace traditional navigation systems
57. Who oversees the communication department aboard a naval ship?
(a) Executive Officer (b) Communication Chief
(c) Signal Communication Officer (SCO) (d) Chief of Naval Staff
58. Which of the following is NOT a form of communication in the Navy?
(a) Sign language (b) Radio waves (c) Written scripts (d) Morse Code only

59. Which invention revolutionized global communication and enhanced military operations?
(a) Radar (b) Steam Engine (c) Telephone by Alexander Graham Bell (d) Submarine Sonar
60. What is the key objective of naval communication?
(a) To minimize risk of miscommunication during operations
(b) To increase public awareness about naval activities
(c) To provide entertainment during long voyages
(d) To ensure fast transmission of non-military information
61. What is the primary purpose of semaphore communication in naval operations?
(a) Long-range communication (b) Secure voice transmission
(c) Rapid short-distance messaging during daylight (d) Satellite-based communication
62. Which of the following signs is used to indicate an error in semaphore?
(a) C (b) E (successive E's) (c) J (d) U
63. What does the semaphore sign "BT" stand for?
(a) Break (b) End of transmission (c) Word After (d) Hyphen
64. Which of the following letters does NOT have a separate sign in semaphore?
(a) J (b) Z (c) K (d) Numerals
65. In the phonetic alphabet, what word represents the letter "B"?
(a) Bravo (b) Beta (c) Baker (d) Boston
66. What is the primary purpose of life safety items on Indian naval ships?
(a) To improve crew comfort (b) To ensure safety and survival during emergencies
(c) To enhance ship aesthetics (d) To assist in navigation
67. Why is situational awareness crucial in survival situations?
(a) It helps in identifying immediate dangers (b) It reduces the need for food and water
(c) It allows personnel to sleep better (d) It helps in building a shelter
68. What is the primary reason for conserving energy and resources in survival situations?
(a) To reduce physical exertion (b) To prolong survival until rescue
(c) To avoid dehydration (d) To prevent hypothermia
69. Which of the following is NOT a common method for signalling for help?
(a) Visual signals (b) Auditory signals (c) Emergency signals (d) Telepathic signals
70. Which material can be used to build a shelter at sea?
(a) Metal rods (b) Tarps, sails, or clothing (c) Wooden planks (d) Rocks and soil
71. How many gun salute Commodore entitled?
(a) 11 (b) 21 (c) 17 (d) 15
72. How many gun salute President entitled?
(a) 11 (b) 21 (c) 17 (d) 15
73. How many gun salute CNS entitled?
(a) 11 (b) 21 (c) 17 (d) 15
74. How many gun salute Vice Admiral entitled?
(a) 11 (b) 21 (c) 17 (d) 15
75. What is the main purpose of ship modelling for NCC cadets?
(a) To design ships (b) To understand naval architecture and engineering
(c) To entertain sailors (d) To study marine biology
76. Which of the following is a primary function of the hull of a ship?
(a) To store cargo (b) To provide buoyancy and stability
(c) To generate propulsion (d) To act as the navigation centre
77. The keel of a ship provides:
(a) Propulsion (b) Structural integrity and balance (c) Cargo storage (d) Living
quarters
78. The bow of the ship is located at the:
(a) Rear end (b) Bottom of the ship (c) Front end (d) Control centre
79. Which part of the ship helps steer it?
(a) Rudder (b) Propeller (c) Hull (d) Mast
80. What is the primary function of the Merchant Navy? 01
(a) Defend the coastline (b) Transport goods and passengers
(c) Control the naval territory (d) Provide humanitarian aid
81. Which of the following is NOT a type of ship in the Merchant Navy?
(a) Tanker (b) Container Ship (c) Submarine (d) Bulk Carrier
82. What is the primary responsibility of the Deck Department in the Merchant Navy?
(a) Operating machinery (b) Navigating the ship
(c) Catering services (d) Managing medical care
83. Which department manages the machinery on board?
(a) Deck Department (b) Engineering Department
(c) Catering Department (d) Electro-Technical Department
84. What type of cargo do bulk carriers transport?
(a) Oil (b) Grains and minerals (c) Passengers (d) Electronic goods
85. What is the primary role of Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) in the Indian Navy?
(a) Anti-submarine warfare (b) Surveillance and reconnaissance
(c) Combat support (d) Search and rescue
86. Which of the following is a key function of naval helicopters in operations?
(a) Combat support (b) Intelligence gathering
(c) Anti-submarine warfare (d) All of the above
87. What is the main advantage of using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for reconnaissance?
(a) Increased endurance (b) Higher speed
(c) Greater range (d) Ability to carry more equipment
88. Which aircraft is used by the Indian Navy for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)?
(a) Sea King Helicopter (b) Boeing 737 (c) F-18 Hornet (d) Airbus A330
89. What does Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft primarily help with?
(a) Anti-submarine operations (b)Detecting and tracking aerial and surface threats
(c) Personnel transfer (d) Search and rescue

90. Which of the following is NOT a function of naval helicopters?

(a) Combat support (b) Transporting personnel
(c) Deploying depth charges (d) Launching fighter jets

91. Following which one is not match in Consumable?

(a) Sand paper (b) Sand block (c) Stickers (d) Adhesives
92. How many classifications of fire are there?
(a) 05 (b) 03 (c) 04 (d) 06
93. What all components are required to ignite fire?
(a) Fuel (b) Oxygen (c) Heat (d) All of these
94. What is the principle of firefighting?
(a) Foam (b) Co2 (c) Water (d) Starving
95. Which Leak stopping device is used to arrest the leakage on firemain lines?
(a) Stopper plate (b) Pad pieces (c) Grid shore (d) Multipurpose band
96. What is the duration of Bascca?
(a) 45 mints (b) 33 Mints (c) 30 Mints (d) None of these
97. Naib Subedar of the Army is equivalent to ______________of Navy.
(a) Leading Seaman (b) Petty Officer (c) Chief Petty Officer (d) Master Chief Petty
Officer II
98. Which one is a sub department of executive department?
(a) Seaman (b) Electrical (c) Engineering (d) Logistics
99. _______________is a life saving equipment.
(a) Liferaft (b) Echo Sounder (c) Capston (d) Radar
100. O0 Latitude is known as __________
(a) North Pole (b) South Pole (c) Equator (d) Tropic of cancer
✅ Answer Key – IUC-NSC 26 (Navy Service Subject)

1. (c) Operation Vijay

2. (a) INS Vikrant
3. (d) Mumbai
4. (c) EXO
5. (a) INS Trishul
6. (b) Colours
7. (a) Sunset
8. (b) Param Vir Chakra
9. (c) Conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy
10.(c) Unity and Discipline
11.(c) 21
12.(b) To ensure flotation, stability, and support
13.(c) Keel
14.(a) To provide a working and movement space
15.(c) Air support and power projection
16.(b) INS Vikramaditya
17.(a) 4th Sunday of November
18.(b) 1852 m
19.(a) Mumbai
20.(b) 02
21.(c) Sextant
22.(a) Log
23.(b) Gyro North
24.(a) Dead Reckoning
25.(c) Plastic ropes
26.(b) Manila
27.(c) To join two ropes together
28.(b) Securing a rope to a fixed object
29.(b) Overhand knot
30.(c) Holds the oars in place
31.(b) Providing stability along the bottom
32.(c) Stern
33.(b) To support the sails and rigging
34.(a) Spreader
35.(b) To secure the ship to the seabed
36.(b) The design of the anchor
37.(b) To secure the anchor to the vessel
38.(b) To secure a ship in a fixed position by gripping the seabed
39.(b) It refers to the seabed where the anchor is deployed
40.(b) The weight and design of the anchor
41.(b) To guide ships safely and efficiently from one location to another
42.(c) GPS
43.(b) It enables them to navigate safely and effectively
44.(c) East
45.(b) A plane that cuts through the centre of the Earth
46.(b) To determine direction
47.(c) Sundial compass
48.(b) By aligning with the Earth's magnetic field
49.(b) Ship's magnetic properties and Earth's magnetism
50.(a) It is unaffected by the Earth's magnetism
51.(b) Mercator Projection
52.(c) It preserves angles and shapes locally
53.(b) It distorts landmass sizes near the poles
54. (b) Gnomonic Projection
55. (c) It represents great circles as straight lines
56. (b) To facilitate seamless coordination and execution of commands
57. (c) Signal Communication Officer (SCO)
58. (a) Sign language
59. (c) Telephone by Alexander Graham Bell
60. (a) To minimize risk of miscommunication during operations
61. (c) Rapid short-distance messaging during daylight
62. (b) E (successive E's)
63. (a) Break
64. (a) J
65. (a) Bravo
66. (b) To ensure safety and survival during emergencies
67. (a) It helps in identifying immediate dangers
68. (b) To prolong survival until rescue
69. (d) Telepathic signals
70. (b) Tarps, sails, or clothing
71. (d) 15
72. (b) 21
73. (c) 17
74. (a) 11
75. (b) To understand naval architecture and engineering
76. (b) To provide buoyancy and stability
77. (b) Structural integrity and balance
78. (c) Front end
79. (a) Rudder
80. (b) Transport goods and passengers
81. (c) Submarine
82. (b) Navigating the ship
83. (b) Engineering Department
84. (b) Grains and minerals
85. (b) Surveillance and reconnaissance
86. (d) All of the above
87. (a) Increased endurance
88. (a) Sea King Helicopter
89. (b) Detecting and tracking aerial and surface threats
90. (d) Launching fighter jets
91. (c) Stickers
92. (c) 04
93. (d) All of these
94. (d) Starving
95. (b) Pad pieces
96. (b) 33 Mints
97. (b) Petty Officer
98. (a) Seaman
99. (a) Liferaft
100. (c) Equator