UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 4
Consider the following aircraft :
- Rafael
- MiG-29
- Tejas MK-1
How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft ?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (None)
Explanation: Fifth-generation fighters are associated with stealth, sensor fusion and advanced integrated avionics. Rafale, MiG-29 and Tejas Mk 1 are not classed as fifth-generation aircraft.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect/False - Rafale (misspelled Rafael in the stem) is a 4.5-generation multirole fighter.
2. Incorrect/False - MiG-29 is a fourth-generation aircraft with upgrades.
3. Incorrect/False - Tejas Mk 1 is a fourth-generation light combat aircraft.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3 do not.
B. Incorrect-it counts 2, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3 do not.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3 do not.
D. Correct-exactly 0 of the 3 listed items satisfy the condition.