54. What does the front line do during the “near line march” command ?
(a) Takes one step back
(b) Takes one step forward
(c) Takes one step to the right
(d) Takes one step to the left
Ans :- (a) Takes one step back
55. How many inches does the foot move in quick march ?
(a) 45 inches
(b) 30 inches
(c) 18 inches
(d) 12 inches
Ans :- (b) 30 inches
56. What does the last line do during the “open line march” command ?
(a) Takes one step back
(b) Takes one step forward
(c) Takes one step to the right
(d) Takes one step to the left
Ans :- (a) Takes one step back
57. Who is given a national salute ?
(a) Chief Minister and Governor
(b) President and Prime Minister
(c) President and Governor
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (c) President and Governor
58. What are the two parts of a word of command ?
(a) Warning and executive
(b) Warning and joke
(c) Executive and joke
(d) Warning and display
Ans :- (a) Warning and executive
59. What is the command for dressing ?
(a) Halt
(b) Parade on
(c) Dismiss
(d) Dress
Ans :- (d) Dress
60. What is the action of the middle line of the squad during the “open line” command ?
(a) Takes one step forward and marches
(b) Takes one step back and marches
(c) Stays in the same place
(d) Turns left
Ans :- (c) Stays in the same place
61. In ground arms, the correct direction of the rifle magazine is :
(a) Left
(b) Right
(c) Upward
(d) Downward
Ans :- (b) Right
62. The length of the side step is :
(a) 14 inches
(b) 12 inches
(c) 18 inches
(d) 16 inches
Ans :- (b) 12 inches
63. On the command “right dress”, a step of …….. inches is taken forward :
(a) 6 inches
(b) 15 inches
(c) 18 inches
(d) 12 inches
Ans :- (b) 15 inches
64. National salute is applicable to :
(a) Any cricketer like Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Your school principal or teacher
(c) Any governor
(d) Any famous film star
Ans :- (c) Any governor
65. In the stand-at-ease position, the part above the …….. can move :
(a) Waist
(b) Knee
(c) Chest
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (d) None of the above
66. In open line march, the first step is taken with the …….. foot :
(a) Left foot
(b) Right foot
(c) All cadets together
(d) Each cadet as they wish
Ans :- (a) Left foot
67. On the command “dress”, the right marker looks towards the …….. :
(a) Right side
(b) Left side
(c) Front side
(d) Back side
Ans :- (a) Right side
68. In “turn back”, cadets turn …….. :
(a) To the right side
(b) To the left side
(c) After taking one step to the right
(d) As per cadet’s comfort
Ans :- (a) To the right side
69. When there are less than 6 cadets, the squad can form up in …….. rank :
(a) Two
(b) Four
(c) One
(d) Three
Ans :- (c) One
70. In front salute, salute is given …….. times :
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 1
Ans :- (a) 2
71. The command for right salute is given on the …….. foot :
(a) Any foot
(b) Right foot
(c) Left foot
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (c) Left foot
72. There are …….. types of salutes in drill :
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 5
Ans :- (a) 3
73. The command …….. means the parade is over :
(a) Dismiss
(b) Parade on
(c) Dress
(d) Line break
Ans :- (a) Dismiss
74. On the command “quick march”, the first step is taken with the …….. foot and …….. hand :
(a) Left foot and right hand
(b) Right foot and left hand
(c) Any foot as per wish
(d) Left foot and left hand
Ans :- (a) Left foot and right hand
75. While marching with a rifle, the rifle is brought to ___ position :
(a) Tol Sastra
(b) Salute arms
(c) Side arms
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (a) Tol Sastra
76. The most important aspect of drill is :
(a) Physical fitness
(b) Flexibility
(c) Coordination and steadiness
(d) Loud voice
Ans :- (c) Coordination and steadiness
77. The command “stand at ease” is given when the squad is in …….. position :
(a) Attention
(b) Slow march
(c) Stand at ease
(d) Quick march
Ans :- (c) Stand at ease
78. A good quality of a word of command is :
(a) Loud, clear, and distinct
(b) Slow and sweet to hear
(c) Loud enough for the squad to hear but not so loud that it disturbs others
(d) Not shouting but clear
Ans :- (a) Loud, clear, and distinct
79. The number of cadets required for the President’s Guard of Honour is :
(a) 100
(b) 120
(c) 180
(d) 150
Ans :- (d) 150
80. In the attention position, the eyes :
(a) Have a healthy sparkle
(b) Are straight
(c) Move around
(d) Want to see the doctor
Ans :- (c) Move around
81. The number of cadets required for the Prime Minister’s Guard of Honour is :
(a) 100
(b) 120
(c) 180
(d) 150
Ans :- (a) 100
82. During “stand at ease”, cadets can relax their :
(a) Upper body
(b) Start talking and walking
(c) Go for tea
(d) Sleep if they want to
Ans :- (a) Upper body
83. In the battlefield, …….. drill is practiced :
(a) Close drill
(b) Open drill
(c) Both are correct
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (b) Open drill
84. While marching, the command to turn back is given on the …….. foot :
(a) Left foot
(b) Right foot
(c) Any foot as per wish
(d) Commander’s discretion
Ans :- (a) Left foot
85. On the command “guard attention”, the guard becomes …….. :
(a) Stand at ease
(b) Stand easy
(c) Attention
(d) Both A and B
Ans :- (c) Attention
86. Saluting with arms is not applicable to :
(a) Subedar Major
(b) Major General
(c) Defence Minister
(d) President
Ans :- (a) Subedar Major
87. SD takes …….. steps in 1 minute :
(a) 116
(b) 110
(c) 70
(d) 180
Ans :- (a) 116
88. “Form three lines” is applicable when the number of cadets is :
(a) More than 9
(b) Less than 9
(c) More than 11
(d) More than 21
Ans :- (a) More than 9
89. In the attention position, the angle between the big toes of both feet is :
(a) 35 degrees
(b) 30 degrees
(c) 32 degrees
(d) 34 degrees
Ans :- (b) 30 degrees
90. In saluting, the following point should be noted :
(a) Rotate all fingers of the right hand together, palm fully open, fingers, wrist, and forearm in a straight line to the forehead
(b) Place the fourth finger of the right hand between the eyebrows
(c) Touch the forehead while bending to your senior
(d) Touch the right eye quickly while saluting
Ans :- (a) Rotate all fingers of the right hand together, palm fully open, fingers, wrist, and forearm in a straight line to the forehead
91. The timing and pace for marching in Senior Division and Senior Wing are :
(a) The same
(b) Different
(c) Depends on the instructor
(d) Depends on the cadet’s wish
Ans :- (a) The same
92. A squad with less than 8 cadets forms up in :
(a) Two files
(b) Only one file
(c) Three files
(d) As ordered by the senior
Ans :- (a) Two files
93. The distance between the saluting line and the passing line is :
(a) 7 paces
(b) 6 paces
(c) 8 paces
(d) 10 paces
Ans :- (a) 7 paces
94. In slow march, how many paces are taken for a forward salute ?
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 8
Ans :- (c) 5
95. In slow march, how many paces are taken for a right/left salute ?
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 8
Ans :- (a) 4
96. How many paces are taken for a front salute ?
(a) 5
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 7
Ans :- (a) 5
97. During inspection, the squad stands in :
(a) Open order
(b) Close to the inspecting officer
(c) As comfortable as they wish
(d) As ordered by the inspecting officer
Ans :- (a) Open order
98. How many types of canes are there ?
(a) 3 types
(b) 4 types
(c) 2 types
(d) As per requirement
Ans :- (b) 4 types
99. How many movements are there from saluting arms to balance arms ?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) As per wish
Ans :- (a) 3
100. What is the distance between two divisions ?
(a) 3 paces
(b) 4 paces
(c) 2 paces
(d) As per cadet’s wish
Ans :- (a) 3 paces
101. On which foot is the command “change step” given ?
(a) Left foot
(b) Right foot
(c) Any foot
(d) As per squad commander’s wish
Ans :- (a) Left foot
102. What is the length of the step during “right dress” ?
(a) 16 inches
(b) 17 inches
(c) 14 inches
(d) 12 inches
Ans :- (d) 12 inches
103. How many times is the salute repeated in “front salute” ?
(a) 3 times
(b) 1 time
(c) 4 times
(d) 2 times
Ans :- (d) 2 times
104. In which part of the body is movement of the waist acceptable ?
(a) Attention
(b) Stand at ease
(c) Stand easy
(d) Balance arms
Ans :- (c) Stand easy
105. Where is open drill practiced ?
(a) On the flat roof
(b) On the road
(c) In the verandah
(d) None of the above
Ans :- (d) None of the above
106. In the command “squad halt”, the :
(a) Right foot is on the ground and the left foot is to the left
(b) Both feet are in the air
(c) Left foot is in place and the right foot crosses over
(d) Both feet are on the ground
Ans :- (c) Left foot is in place and the right foot crosses over