UPSC CSE 2025 · PYQ · Defence / Military Aircraft · medium
In the context of 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 above pairs are correctly matched?
A.Only one
B.Only two✓ Correct
C.All the three
D.None
Explanation
Pair I is correct: Dornier-228 is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft used by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard for maritime patrol, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Pair II is incorrect: IL-76 (Ilyushin Il-76) is a heavy strategic airlift transport aircraft, not a supersonic combat aircraft. Pair III is correct: C-17 Globemaster III, manufactured by Boeing, is a large military transport aircraft used by the Indian Air Force for strategic airlift of troops and cargo. Hence only two pairs are correctly matched.
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