INS Khanjar UPSC

Description

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Context

The indigenously-made missile corvette Indian Naval Ship (INS) 'Khanjar' is scheduled for a three-day visit to Trincomalee in Sri Lanka

About

INS Khanjar is a Khukri-class corvette, currently in service with the Indian Navy.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata, the ship is armed with an array of modern weapons and sensors.
The ship is a part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet.

Khukri-Class Corvette

The Khukri-class corvette is a class of corvettes intended to replace the ageing Petya II-class corvettes of the Indian Navy.
The first two were ordered in December 1983 and the remaining in 1985.
The Khukri-class was design and built in India by Mazagon Dock Limited and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.
Around 65% of the ship contains indigenous content. The diesel engines were assembled in India, under license by Kirloskar Group.

Q. Consider the following statements.

1. INS Khanjar is a Khukri-class corvette, currently in service with the Indian Navy.

2. 100 % of the Khukri-class corvette contains indigenous content.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above.

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above.