Question 1

Which ship is the flagship of the Indian Navy?

Accepted Answer

INS Vikrant. INS Vikrant is an aircraft carrier and the flagship of the Indian Navy. It was commissioned in 2013 and is the first aircraft carrier to be built by India.

Question 2

How many submarines does the Indian Navy currently operate in its fleet?

Accepted Answer

12-15 submarines. The Indian Navy operates approximately 12-15 submarines including Kilo-class, Arihant-class, and scorpene-class submarines, making it one of the largest submarine forces in Asia.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the BrahMos missile system?

Accepted Answer

Anti-ship missile. BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia, primarily used as an anti-ship missile by the Navy. It has a speed of Mach 3 and is one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world.

Question 4

Which is the largest naval base of the Indian Navy?

Accepted Answer

INS Dega. INS Dega at Visakhapatnam is the largest and main naval base of the Indian Navy, serving as headquarters for the Eastern Naval Command. It houses the country's naval intelligence directorate.

Question 5

INS Arihant is India's first indigenous submarine. What type of submarine is it?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. INS Arihant is India's first indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), commissioned in 2016. It is capable of carrying nuclear-tipped missiles and is a symbol of India's nuclear deterrent capability.

Navy Ships & Submarines — Set 1