NCCQ THEORY EXAM TOP COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST 2026
1. Q: What is the purpose of drill in NCC? ANSWER Drill develops
discipline, coordination, teamwork, and the ability to move as a cohesive unit
while following commands promptly and accurately.
2. Q: What does the command "Attention" mean? ANSWER It is a
position where the cadet stands perfectly still with heels together, feet at 30-
degree angle, arms straight by the sides, and eyes looking straight ahead.
3. Q: What is the position of "Stand at Ease"? ANSWER The left foot is
moved 12 inches to the left, hands are clasped behind the back with right palm
over left, and the body weight is distributed equally on both feet.
4. Q: What is the difference between "Stand at Ease" and "Stand Easy"?
ANSWER At "Stand at Ease," cadets remain silent and still except for slight
movements. At "Stand Easy," cadets may relax and talk but must not move from
their position.
5. Q: What is the command for saluting on the march? ANSWER "Salute
on the march, to the front (or right/left), salute."
6. Q: How many paces are taken while saluting on the march? ANSWER
Three paces - salute on the first pace, hold for the second, and cut away on the
third.
7. Q: What is dressing in drill? ANSWER Dressing is the alignment of
cadets in a rank, either to the right, left, or center, ensuring they are in a straight
line.
8. Q: What does "Eyes Right" mean? ANSWER All cadets except the right
marker turn their heads smartly to the right, maintaining alignment while
marching or standing.
9. Q: What is the standard marching pace in NCC? ANSWER 120 paces
per minute with each pace being 30 inches in length.
,10. Q: What is "Quick March"? ANSWER It is marching at the standard
pace of 120 steps per minute.
11. Q: What is "Slow March"? ANSWER A ceremonial march at 60 paces
per minute with each pace being 21 inches, performed on formal occasions.
12. Q: What is "Double March"? ANSWER A fast running pace at 180
paces per minute, each pace being 36 inches.
13. Q: What is the command to halt from Quick March? ANSWER
"Squad/Party, Halt" given when the left foot is forward.
14. Q: What is "About Turn"? ANSWER A drill movement where the cadet
turns 180 degrees to face the opposite direction while stationary.
15. Q: How is "Right Turn" executed? ANSWER Turn 90 degrees to the
right on the right heel and left toe, bringing the left foot alongside the right.
16. Q: What is a "Mark Time"? ANSWER Marching in place by lifting
alternate feet without moving forward, maintaining the rhythm of the march.
17. Q: What is "Open Order March"? ANSWER A drill movement where
ranks take specific paces backward to create intervals between them for
inspection or physical training.
18. Q: What distance is maintained in Open Order? ANSWER One pace
between each rank (approximately 30 inches).
19. Q: What is "Close Order March"? ANSWER The movement to return
to normal close formation from open order.
20. Q: What is the purpose of "Sizing"? ANSWER Arranging cadets in a
squad or platoon according to height, usually from tallest to shortest or right to
left.
21. Q: What is a "Squad"? ANSWER The smallest drill unit, typically
consisting of 8-12 cadets commanded by a Cadet Under Officer or Junior Cadet
Officer.
22. Q: What is a "Platoon"? ANSWER A drill formation consisting of 3-4
squads, commanded by a Cadet Junior Warrant Officer or Senior Under Officer.
23. Q: What is a "Company"? ANSWER A larger formation consisting of 3-
4 platoons, commanded by a Cadet Senior Under Officer or Company
Commander.
, 24. Q: What is "Dismissal"? ANSWER The formal ending of a parade where
cadets are released from duty with the command "Dismiss."
25. Q: What is the salute in NCC? ANSWER A mark of respect shown to
officers and the national flag by bringing the right hand to the forehead in a
prescribed manner.
26. Q: When is saluting compulsory? ANSWER When meeting officers,
during the national anthem, when the national flag passes by, and during formal
ceremonies.
27. Q: What is "Forming Up"? ANSWER The process of assembling in an
organized formation at the start of a parade or drill session.
28. Q: What is "Fall In"? ANSWER The command to take one's position in
the formation quickly and smartly.
29. Q: What is the position of attention with arms? ANSWER Rifle held
vertically at the right side, butt on ground, right arm extended downward
holding the rifle with fingers and thumb around it.
30. Q: What does "Order Arms" mean? ANSWER Bringing the rifle from
the shoulder to a vertical position with the butt on the ground beside the right
foot.
Section 2: Arms and Equipment (Questions 31-60)
31. Q: What is the standard rifle used in NCC? ANSWER The .22 Deluxe
rifle is commonly used for basic training and shooting practice.
32. Q: What is the caliber of the .22 rifle? ANSWER .22 inch or 5.56mm.
33. Q: What is the effective range of a .22 rifle? ANSWER Approximately
50-100 meters for target shooting.
34. Q: Name the main parts of a rifle. ANSWER Barrel, butt, trigger,
magazine, fore-end, back sight, foresight, sling, and bolt.
35. Q: What is the purpose of the rifle sling? ANSWER To carry the rifle on
the shoulder and to provide support while aiming.
36. Q: What is the function of the trigger? ANSWER To release the firing
mechanism and discharge the rifle.
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST 2026
1. Q: What is the purpose of drill in NCC? ANSWER Drill develops
discipline, coordination, teamwork, and the ability to move as a cohesive unit
while following commands promptly and accurately.
2. Q: What does the command "Attention" mean? ANSWER It is a
position where the cadet stands perfectly still with heels together, feet at 30-
degree angle, arms straight by the sides, and eyes looking straight ahead.
3. Q: What is the position of "Stand at Ease"? ANSWER The left foot is
moved 12 inches to the left, hands are clasped behind the back with right palm
over left, and the body weight is distributed equally on both feet.
4. Q: What is the difference between "Stand at Ease" and "Stand Easy"?
ANSWER At "Stand at Ease," cadets remain silent and still except for slight
movements. At "Stand Easy," cadets may relax and talk but must not move from
their position.
5. Q: What is the command for saluting on the march? ANSWER "Salute
on the march, to the front (or right/left), salute."
6. Q: How many paces are taken while saluting on the march? ANSWER
Three paces - salute on the first pace, hold for the second, and cut away on the
third.
7. Q: What is dressing in drill? ANSWER Dressing is the alignment of
cadets in a rank, either to the right, left, or center, ensuring they are in a straight
line.
8. Q: What does "Eyes Right" mean? ANSWER All cadets except the right
marker turn their heads smartly to the right, maintaining alignment while
marching or standing.
9. Q: What is the standard marching pace in NCC? ANSWER 120 paces
per minute with each pace being 30 inches in length.
,10. Q: What is "Quick March"? ANSWER It is marching at the standard
pace of 120 steps per minute.
11. Q: What is "Slow March"? ANSWER A ceremonial march at 60 paces
per minute with each pace being 21 inches, performed on formal occasions.
12. Q: What is "Double March"? ANSWER A fast running pace at 180
paces per minute, each pace being 36 inches.
13. Q: What is the command to halt from Quick March? ANSWER
"Squad/Party, Halt" given when the left foot is forward.
14. Q: What is "About Turn"? ANSWER A drill movement where the cadet
turns 180 degrees to face the opposite direction while stationary.
15. Q: How is "Right Turn" executed? ANSWER Turn 90 degrees to the
right on the right heel and left toe, bringing the left foot alongside the right.
16. Q: What is a "Mark Time"? ANSWER Marching in place by lifting
alternate feet without moving forward, maintaining the rhythm of the march.
17. Q: What is "Open Order March"? ANSWER A drill movement where
ranks take specific paces backward to create intervals between them for
inspection or physical training.
18. Q: What distance is maintained in Open Order? ANSWER One pace
between each rank (approximately 30 inches).
19. Q: What is "Close Order March"? ANSWER The movement to return
to normal close formation from open order.
20. Q: What is the purpose of "Sizing"? ANSWER Arranging cadets in a
squad or platoon according to height, usually from tallest to shortest or right to
left.
21. Q: What is a "Squad"? ANSWER The smallest drill unit, typically
consisting of 8-12 cadets commanded by a Cadet Under Officer or Junior Cadet
Officer.
22. Q: What is a "Platoon"? ANSWER A drill formation consisting of 3-4
squads, commanded by a Cadet Junior Warrant Officer or Senior Under Officer.
23. Q: What is a "Company"? ANSWER A larger formation consisting of 3-
4 platoons, commanded by a Cadet Senior Under Officer or Company
Commander.
, 24. Q: What is "Dismissal"? ANSWER The formal ending of a parade where
cadets are released from duty with the command "Dismiss."
25. Q: What is the salute in NCC? ANSWER A mark of respect shown to
officers and the national flag by bringing the right hand to the forehead in a
prescribed manner.
26. Q: When is saluting compulsory? ANSWER When meeting officers,
during the national anthem, when the national flag passes by, and during formal
ceremonies.
27. Q: What is "Forming Up"? ANSWER The process of assembling in an
organized formation at the start of a parade or drill session.
28. Q: What is "Fall In"? ANSWER The command to take one's position in
the formation quickly and smartly.
29. Q: What is the position of attention with arms? ANSWER Rifle held
vertically at the right side, butt on ground, right arm extended downward
holding the rifle with fingers and thumb around it.
30. Q: What does "Order Arms" mean? ANSWER Bringing the rifle from
the shoulder to a vertical position with the butt on the ground beside the right
foot.
Section 2: Arms and Equipment (Questions 31-60)
31. Q: What is the standard rifle used in NCC? ANSWER The .22 Deluxe
rifle is commonly used for basic training and shooting practice.
32. Q: What is the caliber of the .22 rifle? ANSWER .22 inch or 5.56mm.
33. Q: What is the effective range of a .22 rifle? ANSWER Approximately
50-100 meters for target shooting.
34. Q: Name the main parts of a rifle. ANSWER Barrel, butt, trigger,
magazine, fore-end, back sight, foresight, sling, and bolt.
35. Q: What is the purpose of the rifle sling? ANSWER To carry the rifle on
the shoulder and to provide support while aiming.
36. Q: What is the function of the trigger? ANSWER To release the firing
mechanism and discharge the rifle.
