(a) Sam Manekshaw
(b) General Drale
(c) Pandit Hridayanath Kunjru
(d) K. M. Cariappa
Ans :- (b) General Drale
2. When was the drill started ?
(a) 1948
(b) 1857
(c) 1666
(d) 1999
Ans :- (c) 1666
3. Where did the drill originate from ?
(a) America
(b) India
(c) France
(d) Germany
Ans :- (d) Germany
4. How many types of drills are there ?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 5
Ans :- (c) 2
5. What are the types of drills ?
(a) Open Drill
(b) Close Drill
(c) Only A
(d) Both A and B
Ans :- (d) Both A and B
6. What is the main purpose of drill ?
(a) To build physical strength
(b) To show off to friends and others
(c) To increase discipline and confidence
(d) To get bonus marks in exams
Ans :- (c) To increase discipline and confidence
7. What is the distance between the heels in the attention position ?
(a) 18 inches
(b) 30 inches
(c) 12 inches
(d) 6 inches
Ans :- (d) 6 inches
8. What is the angle between the feet in the attention position ?
(a) 180 degrees
(b) 45 degrees
(c) 30 degrees
(d) 90 degrees
Ans :- (c) 30 degrees
9. What is the distance between the heels in the stand-at-ease position ?
(a) 15 inches
(b) 12 inches
(c) 6 inches
(d) 18 inches
Ans :- (b) 12 inches
10. Which foot do we move first in quick march ?
(a) Left foot
(b) Right foot
(c) Both feet together
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (a) Left foot
11. What is the distance between the heels in the stand-at-ease position ?
(a) 15 inches
(b) 12 inches
(c) 6 inches
(d) 18 inches
Ans :- (d) 18 inches
12. What does the term ‘rank’ mean in drill ?
(a) A line where cadets stand side by side
(b) Showing off to family and friends
(c) Born in defense forces
(d) Wearing police uniform
Ans :- (a) A line where cadets stand side by side
13. How many degrees do we turn in ‘right turn’ ?
(a) 160 degrees
(b) 180 degrees
(c) 90 degrees
(d) 45 degrees
Ans :- (b) 180 degrees
14. What does the term ‘file’ mean in drill ?
(a) A folder where documents are kept
(b) Showing off to family and friends
(c) Cadets standing one behind the other at a common distance
(d) A tool used by carpenters
Ans :- (c) Cadets standing one behind the other at a common distance
15. How many steps are taken forward during quick march in inspection ?
(a) 10 steps
(b) 15 steps
(c) 14 steps
(d) 12 steps
Ans :- (c) 14 steps
16. What does the term ’empty file’ mean in drill ?
(a) A folder without documents
(b) An empty file that is the second file from the left
(c) A squad of cadets without a center
(d) When excessive cadets depart from an empty file
Ans :- (b) An empty file that is the second file from the left
17. On the command ‘open line’, the next line will take …….. steps forward and the previous line will take …….. steps backward.
(a) Two steps and three steps
(b) One step and two steps
(c) Two steps and two steps
(d) One and a half steps and one and a half steps
Ans :- (d) One and a half steps and one and a half steps
18. What is ‘line break’ ?
(a) A temporary break for some time
(b) When the instructor pulls the rope
(c) When a cadet leaves their marching line
(d) Taking permission from the instructor to go for food
Ans :- (a) A temporary break for some time
19. How many parts are there in a word of command ?
(a) Two parts
(b) Three parts
(c) Four parts
(d) Five parts
Ans :- (a) Two parts
20. When is the ‘near line’ command given ?
(a) Before general salute
(b) Before dismissal
(c) After inspection and before march
(d) After salute with arms
Ans :- (c) After inspection and before march
21. Who is authorized to give a national salute ?
(a) Battalion commander
(b) President
(c) General
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (b) President
22. When is the ‘open line’ command given ?
(a) Before inspection
(b) Before general salute
(c) Before dismissal
(d) After salute with arms
Ans :- (a) Before inspection
23. What is the distance between the heels in the attention position ?
(a) 10 inches
(b) 20 inches
(c) 30 inches
(d) 0 inches
Ans :- (d) 0 inches
24. In which position is the entire drill action performed ?
(a) At ease
(b) Attention
(c) Quick march
(d) Stand at ease
Ans :- (b) Attention
25. How far should a cadet look ahead during drill ?
(a) 50 meters
(b) 100 meters
(c) 200 meters
(d) 300 meters
Ans :- (b) 100 meters
26. What is the quick march ?
(a) 120 steps per minute
(b) 140 steps per minute
(c) 90 steps per minute
(d) 100 steps per minute
Ans :- (a) 120 steps per minute
27. In which position is the word of command given ?
(a) At ease
(b) Attention
(c) Any position
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (b) Attention
28. What is the angle of the rifle in the stand-at-ease position ?
(a) 50 degrees
(b) 60 degrees
(c) 40 degrees
(d) 90 degrees
Ans :- (b) 60 degrees
29. Who is authorized to give a general salute ?
(a) Battalion commander
(b) President
(c) Chief Minister
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (c) Chief Minister
30. Where should the squad look in the attention position ?
(a) 100 yards
(b) 200 yards
(c) 300 yards
(d) 50 yards
Ans :- (a) 100 yards
31. Who is authorized to give a butt salute ?
(a) General
(b) JCO
(c) President
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (b) JCO
32. What is the distance between the front and rear lines in an open line ?
(a) 6 steps
(b) 4 steps
(c) 8 steps
(d) 5 steps
Ans :- (d) 5 steps
33. How many types of salutes are there ?
(a) 5 types
(b) 2 types
(c) 4 types
(d) 3 types
Ans :- (d) 3 types
34. What does the command ‘adjust’ mean ?
(a) Look straight
(b) Look left
(c) Look right
(d) Turn towards the commander
Ans :- (a) Look straight
35. How many inches does the foot move in slow march ?
(a) 30 inches
(b) 20 inches
(c) 45 inches
(d) 18 inches
Ans :- (a) 30 inches
36. How many lines do cadets stand in during guard mounting ?
(a) 2 lines
(b) 3 lines
(c) 4 lines
(d) 1 line
Ans :- (a) 2 lines
37. What is the distance between two cadets in quick march ?
(a) 30 inches
(b) 20 inches
(c) 45 inches
(d) 18 inches
Ans :- (c) 45 inches
38. What is the initial activity of drill ?
(a) Discipline
(b) Coordination
(c) Attention
(d) Very quick
Ans :- (c) Attention
39. On which foot is the word of command given ?
(a) Right foot
(b) Left foot
(c) Either foot
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (b) Left foot
40. Where should the hands be placed in the attention position ?
(a) Behind the body
(b) In front of the body
(c) Beside the body
(d) Forward bent
Ans :- (c) Beside the body
41. Who is authorized to give a butt salute ?
(a) From Naik Subedar to Captain
(b) From Naik Subedar to General
(c) From Major to General
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (a) From Naik Subedar to Captain
42. Where should the hands be placed in the stand-at-ease position ?
(a) Behind the body
(b) In front of the body
(c) Beside the body
(d) Forward bent
Ans :- (a) Behind the body
43. When is the near line command given ?
(a) Before inspection
(b) After march past
(c) After inspection and before march past
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (c) After inspection and before march past
44. What is the speed of the squad in quick march ?
(a) 125 steps per minute
(b) 122 steps per minute
(c) 120 steps per minute
(d) 118 steps per minute
Ans :- (c) 120 steps per minute
45. How many steps does the SW take in 1 minute ?
(a) 110 steps
(b) 70 steps
(c) 116 steps
(d) 120 steps
Ans :- (a) 110 steps
46. What is the speed of the squad in slow march ?
(a) 60 steps per minute
(b) 65 steps per minute
(c) 70 steps per minute
(d) 75 steps per minute
Ans :- (c) 70 steps per minute
47. How many degrees do you turn during the “turn back” action ?
(a) 90 degrees
(b) 180 degrees
(c) 360 degrees
(d) 60 degrees
Ans :- (b) 180 degrees
48. What happens when the instructor says “count” ?
(a) Cadets start counting from the left side of the squad
(b) Cadets start counting from the middle line of the squad
(c) Cadets start counting from the right side of the squad
(d) The instructor will count, not the cadets
Ans :- (a) Cadets start counting from the left side of the squad
49. What is the command given to fall in again after a short break ?
(a) Dismiss
(b) Halt
(c) Line break
(d) Parade on
Ans :- (c) Line break
50. Why is the pace called before starting drill ?
(a) To warm up
(b) To check shoes
(c) To see who is making the most noise
(d) To check the guard’s strength
Ans :- (a) To warm up
51. What is the speed of slow march ?
(a) 110 steps per minute
(b) 116 steps per minute
(c) 120 steps per minute
(d) 70 steps per minute
Ans :- (d) 70 steps per minute
52. When is the “weapon balance” position used ?
(a) Before crossing an obstacle or ditch
(b) To pay respects to a dead soldier’s body
(c) To hold the weapon like a balance
(d) When putting the weapon in a box
Ans :- (a) Before crossing an obstacle or ditch
53. In which position does movement occur above the waist ?
(a) At ease position
(b) Attention position
(c) Stand at ease position
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (a) At ease position