Q. With reference to India’s defence capabilities, consider the following pairs:
Aircraft TypeDescription
I. C-295Tactical military transport aircraft
II. RafaleMulti-role fighter aircraft
III. Boeing P-8IAdvanced airborne early warning system
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • C-295 is Correct. A tactical transport aircraft for logistics and troop movement, recently inducted into the Indian Air Force.
  • Rafale is Correct. A 4.5-generation multi-role fighter aircraft from France.
  • Boeing P-8I is Incorrect. It is a long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, not an airborne early warning system.

Source- The print

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