Previous Year Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I | List-II |
A. Arihant | 1. American Cryogenic Rocket |
B. AWACS | 2. Anti-tank missile |
C. Atlas Centaur | 3. Israel developed Phalcon for Air Force |
D. Nag | 4. Atomic submarine |
Codes:
A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
Arihant — Atomic submarine: INS Arihant is India's indigenously built nuclear-powered strategic submarine. It was developed as an important component of India's sea-based nuclear deterrence capability.
AWACS — Israeli-developed Phalcon: AWACS stands for Airborne Warning and Control System. The initial AWACS system acquired by the Indian Air Force used the Israeli Phalcon radar system integrated with an IL-76 aircraft platform.
Atlas Centaur — American cryogenic rocket: The Centaur upper stage used cryogenic propellants such as liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. The Atlas-Centaur programme played an important role in the development of cryogenic rocket technology.
Nag — Anti-Tank Guided Missile: Nag is an Indian-developed third-generation, fire-and-forget Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM). It was developed primarily to destroy armoured targets and tanks.