Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India has indigenously manufactured nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN).
2.The nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) are a critical requirement for the Indian Navy as they give unlimited endurance to perform a variety of tasks.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. India has developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, known as SSBNs, under the Arihant-class program. The INS Arihant and INS Arighat are examples of such submarines that have been indigenously manufactured and commissioned into service. Nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) are valued for their ability to remain submerged for extended periods, providing them with unlimited endurance. They can perform various tasks, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence gathering.
Source: The Hindu
