UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 90
Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?
- Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets
- T-90 MK-III Tanks
- Akula Class Submarine
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: India manufactures Su-30MKI fighters and licensed T-90 variants through domestic defence facilities; Akula-class nuclear submarines were leased rather than built in India.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Correct - Su-30MKI aircraft have been produced in India through HAL’s licensed manufacturing programme.
Statement 2: Correct - T-90 tanks have been assembled/manufactured in India under licensed production.
Statement 3: Incorrect - Akula-class nuclear-powered submarines are of Russian manufacture, not made in India.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
B: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 3 and omits supported item(s) 2.
C: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 2.
D: Incorrect - Omits supported item(s) 1.