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Ordnance Factory Board

Asked 2 times in CDS over 2 years (2016–2018), peaking in 2016.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2016–2018
Span
2016
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2016
  • Recurs across 2 years (2016–2018)

Across exams

CDS · 2

How the concept evolved

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Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2018
Which one of the following manufacturers is engaged in upgradation of the Swedish 155-mm Bofors Howitzer under the project 'Dhanush'?
  1. A Bharat Electronics Limited
  2. B Ordnance Factory Board ✓
  3. C Bharat Dynamics Limited
  4. D Mishra Dhatu Nigam
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Defence & Military Studies › Weaponry & Equipment
CDS2016
Recently the Government of India cleared the proposal for the production of 18 indigenous 'Dhanush' artillery guns to be produced in India by
  1. A Indian Army
  2. B US Army
  3. C Indian Ordnance Factory Board ✓
  4. D Indian and US Army jointly
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Defence & Military Studies › Weaponry & Equipment

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