1. What is the primary aim of weapon training?
(a) Entertainment
(b) Safe handling of weapons
(c) Sports practice
(d) Music training
Answer: (b) Safe handling of weapons
2. Weapon training teaches cadets about:
(a) Discipline and safety
(b) Business
(c) Politics
(d) Acting
Answer: (a) Discipline and safety
3. Which rifle is commonly used in NCC weapon training?
(a) AK-47
(b) INSAS Rifle
(c) Sniper Rifle
(d) Revolver
Answer: (b) INSAS Rifle
4. INSAS stands for:
(a) Indian Small Arms System
(b) Indian National Safety Arms System
(c) Indian Small Army Service
(d) Indian Safety Automatic System
Answer: (a) Indian Small Arms System
5. The calibre of INSAS rifle is:
(a) 5.56 mm
(b) 7.62 mm
(c) 9 mm
(d) 12 mm
Answer: (a) 5.56 mm
6. A rifle is primarily used to:
(a) Cook food
(b) Fire bullets accurately
(c) Dig trenches
(d) Send signals
Answer: (b) Fire bullets accurately
7. The long metal tube of a rifle is called:
(a) Butt
(b) Trigger
(c) Barrel
(d) Magazine
Answer: (c) Barrel
8. The rear part of the rifle resting against the shoulder is called:
(a) Barrel
(b) Butt
(c) Trigger
(d) Muzzle
Answer: (b) Butt
9. The opening at the front end of the barrel is called:
(a) Trigger
(b) Muzzle
(c) Sight
(d) Butt plate
Answer: (b) Muzzle
10. The trigger is used to:
(a) Load bullets
(b) Fire the rifle
(c) Clean the rifle
(d) Carry the rifle
Answer: (b) Fire the rifle
11. The magazine of a rifle is used to:
(a) Store bullets
(b) Clean the weapon
(c) Support the barrel
(d) Aim the weapon
Answer: (a) Store bullets
12. Which part helps in aiming?
(a) Trigger
(b) Butt
(c) Sights
(d) Sling
Answer: (c) Sights
13. The rear sight is nearer to the:
(a) Muzzle
(b) Butt
(c) Trigger guard
(d) Barrel end
Answer: (b) Butt
14. The front sight is nearer to the:
(a) Butt
(b) Trigger
(c) Muzzle
(d) Magazine
Answer: (c) Muzzle
15. The safety catch is used to:
(a) Increase speed
(b) Prevent accidental firing
(c) Carry the rifle
(d) Clean the barrel
Answer: (b) Prevent accidental firing
16. Before handling a weapon, a cadet must ensure it is:
(a) Loaded
(b) Safe and unloaded
(c) Broken
(d) Dirty
Answer: (b) Safe and unloaded
17. A rifle should always be treated as if it is:
(a) Unloaded
(b) Decorative
(c) Loaded
(d) Broken
Answer: (c) Loaded
18. The muzzle should never be pointed at:
(a) Open ground
(b) Target area
(c) Any person
(d) Safe direction
Answer: (c) Any person
19. Which finger should remain away from trigger until firing?
(a) Thumb
(b) Little finger
(c) Trigger finger
(d) Ring finger
Answer: (c) Trigger finger
20. The process of filling cartridges into magazine is called:
(a) Cleaning
(b) Loading
(c) Unloading
(d) Cocking
Answer: (b) Loading
21. Removing cartridges from weapon is called:
(a) Loading
(b) Unloading
(c) Firing
(d) Aiming
Answer: (b) Unloading
22. The position adopted for accurate firing is called:
(a) Drill
(b) Fire position
(c) Rest position
(d) Attention position
Answer: (b) Fire position
23. Which firing position gives maximum stability?
(a) Standing
(b) Sitting
(c) Kneeling
(d) Lying/Prone
Answer: (d) Lying/Prone
24. The prone position means:
(a) Standing upright
(b) Sitting cross-legged
(c) Lying flat on ground
(d) Kneeling
Answer: (c) Lying flat on ground
25. Kneeling position is more stable than:
(a) Prone position
(b) Sitting position
(c) Standing position
(d) Lying position
Answer: (c) Standing position
26. Correct aiming requires focus on the:
(a) Rear sight and front sight
(b) Butt only
(c) Trigger only
(d) Magazine only
Answer: (a) Rear sight and front sight
27. Breathing control during firing helps improve:
(a) Accuracy
(b) Speed only
(c) Noise
(d) Weight
Answer: (a) Accuracy
28. Trigger should be pressed:
(a) Suddenly
(b) Smoothly
(c) Forcefully
(d) Randomly
Answer: (b) Smoothly
29. Jerking the trigger may cause:
(a) Accurate firing
(b) Missed target
(c) Better balance
(d) Faster loading
Answer: (b) Missed target
30. Grouping means:
(a) Cadets standing together
(b) Shots falling close together on target
(c) Rifle cleaning
(d) Loading cartridges
Answer: (b) Shots falling close together on target
31. The process of hitting the target center repeatedly is called:
(a) Aiming
(b) Zeroing
(c) Grouping
(d) Cocking
Answer: (b) Zeroing
32. The effective range of INSAS rifle is approximately:
(a) 100 m
(b) 200 m
(c) 400 m
(d) 1000 m
Answer: (c) 400 m
33. The rifle sling is mainly used for:
(a) Decoration
(b) Carrying the rifle
(c) Cleaning
(d) Firing
Answer: (b) Carrying the rifle
34. A bayonet is attached to the:
(a) Butt
(b) Magazine
(c) Muzzle end
(d) Trigger
Answer: (c) Muzzle end
35. Which part ejects empty cartridge cases?
(a) Extractor mechanism
(b) Butt
(c) Sling
(d) Trigger guard
Answer: (a) Extractor mechanism
36. Misfire means:
(a) Weapon fires correctly
(b) Weapon fails to fire
(c) Rifle breaks
(d) Magazine falls
Answer: (b) Weapon fails to fire
37. In case of misfire, the weapon should be pointed in a safe direction for:
(a) Few seconds
(b) Immediate cleaning
(c) Throwing away
(d) Instant reloading only
Answer: (a) Few seconds
38. Cleaning of weapon is essential for:
(a) Decoration
(b) Proper functioning
(c) Weight increase
(d) Noise reduction only
Answer: (b) Proper functioning
39. The rod used for cleaning barrel is called:
(a) Cleaning rod
(b) Trigger rod
(c) Safety rod
(d) Magazine rod
Answer: (a) Cleaning rod
40. Oil is applied to weapon parts mainly to prevent:
(a) Rusting
(b) Noise
(c) Weight loss
(d) Heating
Answer: (a) Rusting
41. Dry firing means:
(a) Firing with water
(b) Firing without live ammunition
(c) Firing continuously
(d) Firing at night
Answer: (b) Firing without live ammunition
42. Live ammunition contains:
(a) Empty shell
(b) Real bullet and propellant
(c) Wooden bullet
(d) Rubber pellet
Answer: (b) Real bullet and propellant
43. The loud sound after firing is due to:
(a) Explosion of propellant
(b) Barrel movement
(c) Trigger pressure
(d) Safety catch
Answer: (a) Explosion of propellant
44. Recoil means:
(a) Forward movement of rifle
(b) Backward movement after firing
(c) Barrel cleaning
(d) Trigger adjustment
Answer: (b) Backward movement after firing
45. Holding rifle firmly helps control:
(a) Weight
(b) Recoil
(c) Magazine
(d) Noise
Answer: (b) Recoil
46. Range safety rules are followed to prevent:
(a) Discipline
(b) Accidents
(c) Coordination
(d) Delay
Answer: (b) Accidents
47. A target is used for:
(a) Decoration
(b) Practice firing
(c) Cleaning weapon
(d) Carrying rifle
Answer: (b) Practice firing
48. Bulls eye refers to the:
(a) Outer ring
(b) Centre of target
(c) Rifle butt
(d) Trigger area
Answer: (b) Centre of target
49. The command “Cease Fire” means:
(a) Start firing
(b) Stop firing immediately
(c) Reload weapon
(d) Lie down
Answer: (b) Stop firing immediately
50. The command before firing generally is:
(a) Load
(b) March
(c) Salute
(d) Rest
Answer: (a) Load
51. Weapon training develops:
(a) Confidence
(b) Fear
(c) Weakness
(d) Laziness
Answer: (a) Confidence
52. Trigger discipline means:
(a) Keeping finger on trigger always
(b) Keeping finger away until ready to fire
(c) Pressing trigger quickly
(d) Ignoring safety rules
Answer: (b) Keeping finger away until ready to fire
53. Ammunition should be handled with:
(a) Carelessness
(b) Care
(c) Anger
(d) Speed only
Answer: (b) Care
54. The firing range officer is responsible for:
(a) Entertainment
(b) Safety supervision
(c) Cooking
(d) Music arrangement
Answer: (b) Safety supervision
55. Ear protection may be used during firing to reduce:
(a) Recoil
(b) Loud noise effect
(c) Weight
(d) Heat
Answer: (b) Loud noise effect
56. Eye protection is used to protect against:
(a) Dust and particles
(b) Weight
(c) Noise
(d) Recoil only
Answer: (a) Dust and particles
57. Correct posture while firing improves:
(a) Accuracy
(b) Confusion
(c) Fear
(d) Weakness
Answer: (a) Accuracy
58. The butt should fit firmly into the:
(a) Waist
(b) Shoulder
(c) Elbow
(d) Knee
Answer: (b) Shoulder
59. Sight alignment means:
(a) Aligning rear sight, front sight and target
(b) Aligning butt and barrel
(c) Aligning trigger and magazine
(d) Aligning sling and butt
Answer: (a) Aligning rear sight, front sight and target
60. Trigger control affects:
(a) Accuracy of shot
(b) Rifle colour
(c) Barrel size
(d) Ammunition type only
Answer: (a) Accuracy of shot
61. The prone position gives:
(a) Least stability
(b) Maximum stability
(c) No support
(d) Weak balance
Answer: (b) Maximum stability
62. During firing, breathing should be:
(a) Fast
(b) Controlled
(c) Loud
(d) Random
Answer: (b) Controlled
63. The purpose of zeroing is to:
(a) Decorate rifle
(b) Adjust sights for accuracy
(c) Clean rifle
(d) Load magazine
Answer: (b) Adjust sights for accuracy
64. A cadet should obey all:
(a) Range safety instructions
(b) Personal opinions
(c) Crowd noise
(d) Random advice
Answer: (a) Range safety instructions
65. The rifle should never be left:
(a) Loaded and unattended
(b) Cleaned
(c) Oiled
(d) Inspected
Answer: (a) Loaded and unattended
66. The INSAS rifle operates using:
(a) Gas operation system
(b) Steam power
(c) Battery power
(d) Manual rotation only
Answer: (a) Gas operation system
67. Semi-automatic firing means:
(a) One shot per trigger press
(b) Continuous firing only
(c) No firing
(d) Manual loading every shot
Answer: (a) One shot per trigger press
68. Automatic firing means:
(a) One shot only
(b) Continuous firing while trigger pressed
(c) No recoil
(d) No ammunition needed
Answer: (b) Continuous firing while trigger pressed
69. The selector lever is used to change:
(a) Weight
(b) Firing mode
(c) Barrel length
(d) Sight colour
Answer: (b) Firing mode
70. Weapon training promotes:
(a) Responsibility
(b) Carelessness
(c) Fear
(d) Weakness
Answer: (a) Responsibility
71. Cadets must never play with:
(a) Weapons
(b) Books
(c) Uniforms
(d) Shoes
Answer: (a) Weapons
72. The cartridge case is usually made of:
(a) Brass
(b) Wood
(c) Rubber
(d) Cloth
Answer: (a) Brass
73. The bullet leaves the barrel through the:
(a) Butt
(b) Trigger
(c) Muzzle
(d) Magazine
Answer: (c) Muzzle
74. The force pushing bullet forward is created by:
(a) Propellant gases
(b) Trigger spring
(c) Barrel weight
(d) Safety catch
Answer: (a) Propellant gases
75. Safety precautions are necessary to avoid:
(a) Accidents and injuries
(b) Discipline
(c) Accuracy
(d) Confidence
Answer: (a) Accidents and injuries
76. During weapon cleaning, the rifle should be:
(a) Loaded
(b) Unloaded
(c) Hidden
(d) Covered only
Answer: (b) Unloaded
77. Correct aiming requires concentration on the:
(a) Front sight
(b) Butt
(c) Trigger guard
(d) Sling only
Answer: (a) Front sight
78. The body should remain relaxed during firing to improve:
(a) Stability
(b) Noise
(c) Weight
(d) Heat
Answer: (a) Stability
79. Cadets should report any weapon defect to:
(a) Instructor
(b) Friend
(c) Audience
(d) Visitor
Answer: (a) Instructor
80. Ammunition should be stored in a:
(a) Safe place
(b) Open field
(c) Wet area
(d) Playground
Answer: (a) Safe place
81. The main principle of firing is:
(a) Accuracy first
(b) Speed only
(c) Noise only
(d) Weight only
Answer: (a) Accuracy first
82. Dry practice helps improve:
(a) Weapon handling skills
(b) Rifle colour
(c) Barrel weight
(d) Magazine size
Answer: (a) Weapon handling skills
83. During firing, both eyes should generally:
(a) Close tightly
(b) Remain open naturally
(c) Look backward
(d) Look sideways
Answer: (b) Remain open naturally
84. A cadet should never cross the firing line without:
(a) Permission
(b) Rifle
(c) Uniform
(d) Helmet
Answer: (a) Permission
85. Correct trigger squeeze prevents:
(a) Disturbance in aim
(b) Stability
(c) Balance
(d) Safety
Answer: (a) Disturbance in aim
86. Range discipline means:
(a) Following safety and firing rules
(b) Running freely
(c) Talking loudly
(d) Ignoring commands
Answer: (a) Following safety and firing rules
87. Weapon training improves mental:
(a) Alertness
(b) Laziness
(c) Fear
(d) Weakness
Answer: (a) Alertness
88. The INSAS rifle is an example of:
(a) Assault rifle
(b) Revolver
(c) Shotgun
(d) Pistol
Answer: (a) Assault rifle
89. The barrel should be checked regularly for:
(a) Obstruction
(b) Decoration
(c) Colour
(d) Noise
Answer: (a) Obstruction
90. Aiming too long may cause:
(a) Eye strain
(b) Better accuracy always
(c) Less recoil
(d) Automatic firing
Answer: (a) Eye strain
91. The best firing results come from:
(a) Practice and discipline
(b) Carelessness
(c) Speed alone
(d) Guesswork
Answer: (a) Practice and discipline
92. Cadets should fire only on the command:
(a) Fire
(b) March
(c) Salute
(d) Rest
Answer: (a) Fire
93. Weapon handling requires constant:
(a) Attention
(b) Laziness
(c) Negligence
(d) Fear
Answer: (a) Attention
94. Good grouping indicates:
(a) Consistent shooting
(b) Poor aiming
(c) Weak firing
(d) Unsafe handling
Answer: (a) Consistent shooting
95. The INSAS rifle magazine generally holds:
(a) 10 rounds
(b) 20 rounds
(c) 30 rounds
(d) 50 rounds
Answer: (b) 20 rounds
96. The command “Unload” means:
(a) Remove ammunition from weapon
(b) Start firing
(c) Aim at target
(d) Shoulder rifle
Answer: (a) Remove ammunition from weapon
97. Weapon training is an important part of:
(a) Military education
(b) Music training
(c) Art education
(d) Business studies
Answer: (a) Military education
98. The recoil effect is strongest in:
(a) Incorrect holding position
(b) Proper holding position
(c) Empty rifle
(d) Safe mode
Answer: (a) Incorrect holding position
99. Cadets should always maintain:
(a) Weapon safety discipline
(b) Fear
(c) Carelessness
(d) Confusion
Answer: (a) Weapon safety discipline
100. The overall objective of weapon training is to ensure:
(a) Safe, accurate and disciplined weapon handling
(b) Fear and confusion
(c) Careless firing
(d) Random shooting
Answer: (a) Safe, accurate and disciplined weapon handling
101. Which position is considered the steadiest for firing?
(a) Standing
(b) Kneeling
(c) Sitting
(d) Prone
Answer: (d) Prone
102. The standing position is mainly used for:
(a) Long-range firing
(b) Quick firing
(c) Sleeping
(d) Cleaning weapon
Answer: (b) Quick firing
103. The kneeling position provides:
(a) Less stability than standing
(b) More stability than standing
(c) No support
(d) Maximum recoil
Answer: (b) More stability than standing
104. The sitting position is commonly used for:
(a) Medium-range firing
(b) Cleaning rifle
(c) Marching
(d) Saluting
Answer: (a) Medium-range firing
105. The trigger should be pressed using the:
(a) Tip of thumb
(b) Middle finger
(c) Forefinger
(d) Little finger
Answer: (c) Forefinger
106. Correct trigger pressure should be:
(a) Sudden
(b) Smooth and steady
(c) Violent
(d) Random
Answer: (b) Smooth and steady
107. Aiming consists of aligning:
(a) Butt and trigger
(b) Front sight, rear sight and target
(c) Sling and barrel
(d) Magazine and trigger
Answer: (b) Front sight, rear sight and target
108. The front sight should appear:
(a) Blurred
(b) Clear
(c) Invisible
(d) Tilted
Answer: (b) Clear
109. During aiming, the target may appear slightly:
(a) Clearer than front sight
(b) Blurred
(c) Invisible
(d) Enlarged
Answer: (b) Blurred
110. Breathing should be controlled during:
(a) Loading only
(b) Aiming and firing
(c) Cleaning only
(d) Marching only
Answer: (b) Aiming and firing
111. The best moment to fire is during:
(a) Deep inhalation
(b) Natural pause in breathing
(c) Fast breathing
(d) Loud breathing
Answer: (b) Natural pause in breathing
112. Trigger jerking causes shots to move:
(a) Accurately to center
(b) Away from target
(c) Faster only
(d) Higher only
Answer: (b) Away from target
113. Follow through means:
(a) Dropping rifle after firing
(b) Maintaining aim after firing
(c) Reloading immediately
(d) Looking away after shot
Answer: (b) Maintaining aim after firing
114. Recoil is absorbed mainly by the:
(a) Shoulder
(b) Head
(c) Wrist
(d) Knee
Answer: (a) Shoulder
115. A firm grip on rifle improves:
(a) Accuracy
(b) Noise
(c) Weight
(d) Heating
Answer: (a) Accuracy
116. The cheek should rest on the:
(a) Trigger
(b) Butt stock
(c) Barrel
(d) Magazine
Answer: (b) Butt stock
117. Consistent cheek position ensures:
(a) Better sight alignment
(b) Faster running
(c) Reduced cleaning
(d) Loud firing
Answer: (a) Better sight alignment
118. Which factor affects bullet trajectory?
(a) Gravity
(b) Wind
(c) Distance
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
119. Wind affecting bullet direction is called:
(a) Recoil
(b) Drift
(c) Misfire
(d) Zeroing
Answer: (b) Drift
120. Bullet trajectory means:
(a) Bullet weight
(b) Bullet path in air
(c) Bullet colour
(d) Magazine capacity
Answer: (b) Bullet path in air
121. The highest point in bullet trajectory is called:
(a) Crest
(b) Apex
(c) Muzzle point
(d) Zero point
Answer: (b) Apex
122. The line from eye through sights to target is called:
(a) Axis of bore
(b) Line of sight
(c) Trajectory
(d) Line of fire
Answer: (b) Line of sight
123. The imaginary straight line through barrel center is called:
(a) Axis of bore
(b) Bullet line
(c) Sight line
(d) Fire line
Answer: (a) Axis of bore
124. A cartridge consists of:
(a) Bullet only
(b) Bullet, propellant, primer and case
(c) Powder only
(d) Trigger and case
Answer: (b) Bullet, propellant, primer and case
125. The primer in a cartridge is used to:
(a) Clean barrel
(b) Ignite propellant
(c) Reduce recoil
(d) Increase weight
Answer: (b) Ignite propellant
126. Propellant burns rapidly to produce:
(a) Water
(b) Gas pressure
(c) Oil
(d) Smoke only
Answer: (b) Gas pressure
127. The bullet is the:
(a) Entire cartridge
(b) Projectile fired from rifle
(c) Cleaning part
(d) Trigger component
Answer: (b) Projectile fired from rifle
128. Which part holds all cartridge components together?
(a) Case
(b) Trigger
(c) Sling
(d) Barrel
Answer: (a) Case
129. A hang fire means:
(a) Immediate firing
(b) Delayed firing after trigger press
(c) No firing at all
(d) Magazine failure
Answer: (b) Delayed firing after trigger press
130. During hang fire, rifle should remain pointed safely for:
(a) A few seconds
(b) One hour
(c) Immediate cleaning
(d) Throwing away
Answer: (a) A few seconds
131. The command “Ready” means:
(a) Stop firing
(b) Prepare to fire
(c) Clean weapon
(d) March forward
Answer: (b) Prepare to fire
132. A range flag is used for:
(a) Decoration
(b) Indicating firing activity
(c) Cleaning rifles
(d) Marching signal
Answer: (b) Indicating firing activity
133. Ricochet means:
(a) Direct hit
(b) Bullet bouncing after impact
(c) Misfire
(d) Safety catch movement
Answer: (b) Bullet bouncing after impact
134. Ear muffs protect against:
(a) Dust
(b) Noise
(c) Heat
(d) Recoil
Answer: (b) Noise
135. The safety catch should be applied when:
(a) Weapon not in firing use
(b) Trigger pressed
(c) Bullet fired
(d) Target hit
Answer: (a) Weapon not in firing use
136. A loaded rifle should never be:
(a) Cleaned
(b) Left unattended
(c) Fired
(d) Carried carefully
Answer: (b) Left unattended
137. Which command stops all firing instantly?
(a) Load
(b) Fire
(c) Cease Fire
(d) Ready
Answer: (c) Cease Fire
138. Which position is least stable?
(a) Prone
(b) Sitting
(c) Kneeling
(d) Standing
Answer: (d) Standing
139. Trigger squeeze should not disturb:
(a) Balance
(b) Aim
(c) Breathing
(d) Magazine
Answer: (b) Aim
140. The butt plate is attached to the:
(a) Barrel
(b) Butt
(c) Trigger
(d) Magazine
Answer: (b) Butt
141. The magazine catch is used to:
(a) Hold magazine in place
(b) Fire rifle
(c) Clean weapon
(d) Adjust sights
Answer: (a) Hold magazine in place
142. The cocking handle is used to:
(a) Load round into chamber
(b) Clean barrel
(c) Carry rifle
(d) Reduce recoil
Answer: (a) Load round into chamber
143. The chamber is the place where:
(a) Bullet exits
(b) Cartridge is loaded before firing
(c) Rifle is cleaned
(d) Safety catch fitted
Answer: (b) Cartridge is loaded before firing
144. The gas operated system uses gas pressure to:
(a) Move mechanism
(b) Decorate rifle
(c) Reduce weight
(d) Carry ammunition
Answer: (a) Move mechanism
145. Barrel overheating may occur due to:
(a) Continuous firing
(b) Slow loading
(c) Cleaning
(d) Safety catch use
Answer: (a) Continuous firing
146. Weapon cleaning should be done:
(a) Regularly
(b) Once a year
(c) Never
(d) During firing only
Answer: (a) Regularly
147. Carbon deposits in barrel affect:
(a) Accuracy
(b) Colour
(c) Weight
(d) Sling position
Answer: (a) Accuracy
148. Oiling weapon excessively may:
(a) Improve safety always
(b) Attract dust and dirt
(c) Increase bullet speed
(d) Remove recoil
Answer: (b) Attract dust and dirt
149. A safety area behind target is called:
(a) Danger area
(b) Stop butt
(c) Safety zone
(d) Sand pit
Answer: (b) Stop butt
150. Which firing position allows quickest movement?
(a) Standing
(b) Prone
(c) Sitting
(d) Lying flat
Answer: (a) Standing
151. Snap shooting means:
(a) Slow firing
(b) Quick aiming and firing
(c) Dry firing
(d) Night firing
Answer: (b) Quick aiming and firing
152. Range discipline requires cadets to:
(a) Obey all commands
(b) Talk loudly
(c) Ignore signals
(d) Move freely
Answer: (a) Obey all commands
153. Night firing requires extra attention to:
(a) Visibility
(b) Weight
(c) Uniform
(d) Sling
Answer: (a) Visibility
154. A firer should never cross:
(a) Parade ground
(b) Firing line without permission
(c) Mess area
(d) Barrack line
Answer: (b) Firing line without permission
155. Trigger control is essential for:
(a) Safety and accuracy
(b) Decoration
(c) Weight reduction
(d) Cleaning
Answer: (a) Safety and accuracy
156. The target frame supports the:
(a) Rifle
(b) Target
(c) Magazine
(d) Sling
Answer: (b) Target
157. Which ring on target gives maximum score?
(a) Outer ring
(b) Middle ring
(c) Bulls eye
(d) Edge ring
Answer: (c) Bulls eye
158. Range markers help determine:
(a) Distance
(b) Rifle colour
(c) Trigger pressure
(d) Barrel size
Answer: (a) Distance
159. The firer should focus mainly on:
(a) Front sight
(b) Rear sight only
(c) Target only
(d) Trigger
Answer: (a) Front sight
160. Correct firing technique reduces:
(a) Errors
(b) Discipline
(c) Safety
(d) Confidence
Answer: (a) Errors
161. A shot grouping to one side indicates:
(a) Aiming error
(b) Perfect shooting
(c) Good cleaning
(d) Safe handling
Answer: (a) Aiming error
162. Long range firing requires adjustment of:
(a) Sights
(b) Trigger guard
(c) Butt plate
(d) Sling only
Answer: (a) Sights
163. The INSAS rifle has:
(a) Selective fire capability
(b) No safety catch
(c) Wooden barrel
(d) Single shot only
Answer: (a) Selective fire capability
164. Selective fire means:
(a) Different firing modes
(b) Different rifle colours
(c) Different targets
(d) Different uniforms
Answer: (a) Different firing modes
165. Cadets should carry rifle with:
(a) Muzzle in safe direction
(b) Trigger pressed
(c) Barrel downward randomly
(d) Magazine removed always
Answer: (a) Muzzle in safe direction
166. During loading, the magazine should be inserted:
(a) Firmly
(b) Loosely
(c) Sideways
(d) Upside down
Answer: (a) Firmly
167. Improper sight alignment results in:
(a) Inaccurate shots
(b) Perfect grouping
(c) No recoil
(d) Less sound
Answer: (a) Inaccurate shots
168. Trigger finger should contact trigger using:
(a) Finger tip/pad
(b) Entire finger
(c) Thumb
(d) Palm
Answer: (a) Finger tip/pad
169. The recoil spring helps:
(a) Return moving parts to position
(b) Decorate rifle
(c) Reduce bullet speed
(d) Carry magazine
Answer: (a) Return moving parts to position
170. An unloaded rifle is checked by inspecting the:
(a) Chamber and magazine
(b) Sling only
(c) Trigger only
(d) Butt only
Answer: (a) Chamber and magazine
171. Weapon inspection ensures:
(a) Serviceability
(b) Decoration
(c) Noise reduction
(d) Weight increase
Answer: (a) Serviceability
172. The firer’s body should remain:
(a) Relaxed and steady
(b) Tense and shaking
(c) Bent awkwardly
(d) Moving continuously
Answer: (a) Relaxed and steady
173. Shooting accuracy improves with:
(a) Regular practice
(b) Guesswork
(c) Speed only
(d) Loud commands
Answer: (a) Regular practice
174. Dry practice is useful because it:
(a) Builds firing skills safely
(b) Damages weapon
(c) Increases recoil
(d) Reduces accuracy
Answer: (a) Builds firing skills safely
175. Empty cartridge cases are generally ejected to the:
(a) Front
(b) Rear/right side
(c) Left only
(d) Downward
Answer: (b) Rear/right side
176. Which factor mainly affects recoil?
(a) Cartridge power
(b) Rifle colour
(c) Target size
(d) Sling type
Answer: (a) Cartridge power
177. Trigger should be released after firing:
(a) Smoothly
(b) Violently
(c) Suddenly
(d) Randomly
Answer: (a) Smoothly
178. During aiming, rifle should be supported by:
(a) Both hands and shoulder
(b) Trigger finger only
(c) One finger only
(d) Elbow only
Answer: (a) Both hands and shoulder
179. The elbows provide:
(a) Body support
(b) Trigger movement
(c) Safety lock
(d) Barrel cooling
Answer: (a) Body support
180. Good posture reduces:
(a) Fatigue
(b) Accuracy
(c) Discipline
(d) Stability
Answer: (a) Fatigue
181. The prone position distributes body weight:
(a) Evenly
(b) On one knee
(c) On shoulder only
(d) On one hand
Answer: (a) Evenly
182. Weapon handling mistakes can lead to:
(a) Accidents
(b) Better firing
(c) Faster loading
(d) Improved recoil
Answer: (a) Accidents
183. Ammunition should be protected from:
(a) Moisture
(b) Air only
(c) Sunlight only
(d) Heat only
Answer: (a) Moisture
184. A good firer requires:
(a) Patience and concentration
(b) Anger and speed
(c) Fear and tension
(d) Carelessness
Answer: (a) Patience and concentration
185. Weapon training improves:
(a) Confidence and responsibility
(b) Laziness and fear
(c) Weakness and confusion
(d) Rivalry and anger
Answer: (a) Confidence and responsibility
186. The instructor demonstrates firing techniques for:
(a) Learning and correction
(b) Decoration
(c) Entertainment
(d) Competition only
Answer: (a) Learning and correction
187. Proper maintenance increases weapon:
(a) Reliability
(b) Weight only
(c) Noise only
(d) Colour brightness
Answer: (a) Reliability
188. Which firing position is fastest to adopt after movement?
(a) Standing
(b) Prone
(c) Sitting
(d) Kneeling
Answer: (d) Kneeling
189. Safety rules apply to:
(a) All weapons
(b) Rifles only
(c) Pistols only
(d) Machine guns only
Answer: (a) All weapons
190. Weapon training teaches respect for:
(a) Firearms and safety
(b) Carelessness
(c) Random firing
(d) Loud noise
Answer: (a) Firearms and safety
191. A firer should avoid anticipation of:
(a) Recoil
(b) Accuracy
(c) Safety
(d) Grouping
Answer: (a) Recoil
192. Flinching during firing affects:
(a) Accuracy
(b) Trigger strength
(c) Barrel colour
(d) Magazine fitting
Answer: (a) Accuracy
193. The firer should remain calm for:
(a) Better concentration
(b) Faster noise
(c) Greater recoil
(d) Random firing
Answer: (a) Better concentration
194. Weapon training builds:
(a) Discipline and alertness
(b) Fear and confusion
(c) Laziness and weakness
(d) Rivalry and hatred
Answer: (a) Discipline and alertness
195. Proper grip prevents rifle:
(a) Slipping
(b) Cleaning
(c) Loading
(d) Sight alignment
Answer: (a) Slipping
196. The shoulder absorbs maximum impact during:
(a) Recoil
(b) Cleaning
(c) Loading
(d) Aiming
Answer: (a) Recoil
197. Every firer must know:
(a) Safety precautions
(b) Rifle colour
(c) Uniform style
(d) Shoe size
Answer: (a) Safety precautions
198. Accurate firing depends on:
(a) Practice and technique
(b) Guessing
(c) Random aiming
(d) Speed alone
Answer: (a) Practice and technique
199. Weapon training prepares cadets for:
(a) Responsible firearm handling
(b) Careless firing
(c) Fearful reactions
(d) Unsafe handling
Answer: (a) Responsible firearm handling
200. The overall aim of firing training is:
(a) Safe and accurate shooting
(b) Loud firing only
(c) Random shooting
(d) Fast movement only
Answer: (a) Safe and accurate shooting