Test: Defence Training Institutions - UPSC MCQ

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is a renowned engineering institution, but it is not a Defence Training Institution. The other options, NDA, IMA, and AFA, are indeed Defence Training Institutions in India.

The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located in Pune, Maharashtra. It is the joint services academy of the Indian Armed Forces where cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force are trained together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies.

The primary purpose of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) is the training of Indian Army officers. It is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

The Air Force Academy (AFA) provides training to Indian Air Force officers. The Naval Academy (NA) trains officers for the Indian Navy, and the Officers Training Academy (OTA) trains officers for the Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army.

The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) is located in Wellington, Tamil Nadu. It is an important institution that provides training to mid-level officers of the three services.

The Coast Guard Academy (CGA) is the principal training establishment for the Indian Coast Guard. It is responsible for training officers and sailors of the Coast Guard.

The College of Military Engineering (CME) primarily provides training to officers of the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers. It is located in Pune, Maharashtra.

The Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) is responsible for training cadets for the Technical Entry Scheme (TES) in the Indian Army. It is an engineering institute affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

The High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) focuses on providing training in mountain and high-altitude warfare to soldiers of the Indian Army.

The National Defence College (NDC) is located in New Delhi, Delhi. It is the highest seat of strategic learning for officers of the Armed Forces and Civil Services in India and from friendly foreign countries.

The Indian Naval Academy (INA) is the oldest military academy in India. It is located in Ezhimala, near Kannur in Kerala.

The primary training establishment for Indian Army soldiers is the Army Recruiting Office (ARO), which is responsible for recruiting and initial training of soldiers.

The Army Legal Services School (ALSS) provides training to Indian Army officers in military law and military justice.

The Indian Naval Academy (INA) is located in Ezhimala, near Kannur in Kerala. It is the premier training establishment for the officers of the Indian Navy.

The College of Defence Management (CDM) is responsible for preparing officers to handle logistics and supply chain management in the Armed Forces.

'Gyan Ghoshna' is a publication associated with the National Defence Academy (NDA). It is an informative magazine that highlights the achievements and activities of the NDA.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Academy, which trains ITBP personnel, is located in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

Air Force Training Command (AFTC) is responsible for the training of Indian Air Force non-commissioned officers (NCOs). It is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The Garud Special Forces training, which specializes in special operations, is conducted by the Indian Air Force. Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the IAF.

The primary role of the Military Intelligence Training School and Depot (MITSD) is the training of intelligence personnel for the Armed Forces.