Q. Consider the following statements regarding INS Aridhaman:
1.It is an indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) of the Indian Navy and part of India’s nuclear triad.
2.It is designed to carry submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) such as K-4, enabling second-strike capability.
3.It is the first submarine of the Arihant-class and was commissioned before INS Arihant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 2 only
Statement 1 is correct: INS Aridhaman is an indigenous SSBN, part of India’s credible nuclear deterrence.
Statement 2 is correct: It can carry SLBMs like K-4, enhancing second-strike capability.
Statement 3 is incorrect: INS Arihant is the first submarine of the class, not Aridhaman.
Source: IE
