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Prelims 2016 · Current Affairs · Question 71

Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news recently?

  1. Amphibious warfare ship
  2. Nuclear-powered submarine
  3. Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
  4. Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

Answer

Torpedo launch and recovery vessel

  • (a) Amphibious warfare ship — Incorrect. INS Astradharini is not an amphibious assault or landing ship.
  • (b) Nuclear-powered submarine — Incorrect. It is not a submarine; India’s nuclear submarine in news contexts is usually INS Arihant/related platforms.
  • (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel — Correct. INS Astradharini is an indigenously built torpedo launch and recovery vessel of the Indian Navy.
  • (d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier — Incorrect. India does not have INS Astradharini as an aircraft carrier, and certainly not a nuclear-powered one.
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