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PRACTICE QUESTION
Q.Match the following Indian Navy vessels with their descriptions:
- INS Delhi
- INS Shakti
- INS Kiltan
A. Guided-missile destroyer, equipped for multi-role operations and part of the Delhi-class destroyers.
B. Deepak-class fleet tanker and replenishment ship, built by Fincantieri in Italy.
C. Kamorta-class anti-submarine warfare corvette, constructed at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata, India.
Choose the correct options:
a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
c) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
Answer: B
Explanation:
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INS Delhi (Destroyer)
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●It was built at the Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai and commissioned on 15 November 1997.
●This class is among the largest warships to be designed and built in India.
●It is a guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy.
●It is one of the Delhi-class destroyers, which are the largest in the Indian Navy.
●The ship is equipped with advanced weaponry and sensors for multi-role operations, including anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, and anti-surface warfare capabilities.
●Delhi-class destroyers are designed to operate as part of carrier battle groups or independently for various naval missions.
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INS Shakti (Replenishment Tanker)
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●INS Shakti is a Deepak-class, fleet tanker and replenishment ship of the Indian Navy.
●She was built by Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilding company based in Trieste. She is the second and final ship of her class.
●Shakti, along with her predecessor Deepak, is one of the largest ships of the Indian Navy.
●It serves as a vital logistics support vessel, capable of replenishing other naval ships at sea with fuel, ammunition, and provisions.
●The ship plays a crucial role in extending the operational range and endurance of the Indian Navy's fleet by providing underway replenishment capabilities.
●INS Shakti enhances the Navy's ability to sustain prolonged maritime operations by ensuring continuous logistical support to deployed ships.
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INS Kiltan (Corvette)
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●INS Kiltan is a Kamorta-class anti-submarine warfare corvette of the Indian Navy.
●It is designed for detecting, tracking, and neutralizing enemy submarines, as well as performing anti-surface and anti-aircraft operations.
●The corvette is equipped with advanced sensors, weapons systems, and stealth features to enhance its survivability and effectiveness in modern naval warfare scenarios.
●INS Kiltan represents India's indigenous shipbuilding capabilities, being constructed at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, India.
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