With reference to Samarthak, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is the first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) of the Indian Navy. 2. It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Samarthak, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.It is the first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) of the Indian Navy.
2.It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Samarthak is the first indigenously designed and constructed Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) of the Indian Navy. It was built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its Kattupalli shipyard, not by Cochin Shipyard Limited.

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Q. With reference to Samarthak, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1.It is the first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) of the Indian Navy. 2.It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to Samarthak, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.It is the first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) of the Indian Navy.
2.It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?