With reference to India’s defence, consider the following pairs

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2025

With reference to India’s defence, consider the following pairs:
Aircraft type : Description
I. Dornier-228 : Maritime patrol aircraft
II. IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraft
III. C-17 Globemaster III : Military transport aircraft
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a)

Only one

(b)

Only two

(c)

All the three

(d)

None

Correct Answer

(b)

Explanation

Let’s evaluate each pair: Pair I: Dornier-228 – Maritime patrol aircraft Correct The Dornier-228, manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under license from Dornier GmbH, is used by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard primarily as a maritime patrol aircraft. It is designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and search & rescue operations over coastal areas. Pair II: IL-76 – Supersonic combat aircraft ❌ Incorrect The Ilyushin IL-76 is not a supersonic combat aircraft. It is a strategic airlifter used by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for heavy cargo transport, troop movement, and airdrop missions. It is a transport aircraft, not a combat or supersonic jet. Pair III: C-17 Globemaster III – Military transport aircraft Correct The C-17 Globemaster III, operated by the Indian Air Force, is a military transport aircraft capable of strategic and tactical airlift of troops and cargo. It is used for humanitarian and disaster relief missions as well. Final Evaluation: Correctly matched: I and III Incorrectly matched: II Correct Answer: (b) Only two

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