With reference to the Samudra Prahari, a Coastguard Ship, consider the following statements:1.The vessel is designed to operate twin-engine Advanced Light Helicopters and to operate and embark Chetak helicopter. 2.It is equipped with state-of-the-art pollution control gear to mitigate oil spills in the Exclusive Economic Zone.3.The vessel also serves as a research ship and will be utilized for conducting in-depth ocean research..How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Samudra Prahari, a Coastguard Ship, consider the following statements:
1.The vessel is designed to operate twin-engine Advanced Light Helicopters and to operate and embark Chetak helicopter.
2.It is equipped with state-of-the-art pollution control gear to mitigate oil spills in the Exclusive Economic Zone.
3.The vessel also serves as a research ship and will be utilized for conducting in-depth ocean research..
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The vessel is designed to operate twin-engine Advanced Light Helicopters and to operate and embark Chetak helicopter. It’s a specialized pollution control vessel of the Indian Coast Guard, the first in Southeast Asia, with state-of-the-art pollution control gear to manage oil spills in the Exclusive Economic Zone.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The vessel is not for research purpose.

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