UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 2
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?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (Only two)
Explanation: Two aircraft descriptions are accurate: Dornier-228 is used for maritime patrol and the C-17 Globemaster III is a strategic military transport aircraft. The IL-76 is a subsonic heavy transport aircraft, not a supersonic fighter.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
Pair I: Correct-Dornier-228 performs maritime surveillance.
Pair II: Incorrect-IL-76 is a transport aircraft.
Pair III: Correct-C-17 is used for military airlift.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-'Only one' understates the verified count of 2.
B. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
C. Incorrect-'All the three' overstates the verified count of 2.
D. Incorrect-'None' understates the verified count of 2.