Q. With reference to recently launched Arnala warship, consider the following statements:
1.It is the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) made on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis in India.
2.It is the largest Indian naval vessel to be powered by a diesel engine-waterjet combination.
3.It is named after a fort located in Madhya Pradesh.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Statement 1 is correct: It is the first of sixteen Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) to be made on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis. It is designed and constructed by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with M/s L&T Shipbuilders.
Statement 2 is correct: INS Arnala is 77.6 metres long, displaces over 1,490 tonnes, and is specifically designed for operations close to the coast. It is the largest Indian naval vessel to be powered by a diesel engine-waterjet combination—an unusual propulsion system that offers enhanced manoeuvrability in shallow waters.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Named after the historic Arnala Fort off Vasai, Maharashtra, the warship reflects India’s rich maritime heritage.
Source: PIB
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