Aircrafts — Set 4
Technology · विमान · Questions 31–40 of 50
Which Indian aircraft is classified as a 'Light Combat Aircraft' (LCA)?
Correct Answer: D. Tejas
• **Tejas** = Tejas is the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency and HAL. • **Data/Significance** — The aircraft entered formal service with the Indian Air Force in 2016.. • Wrong-option analysis: A Mirage 2000: related but different; B Rafale: related but different; C Su-30 MKI: related but different.
Which country provided the Su-30 MKI fighter jets to India?
Correct Answer: B. Russia
• **The** = The Sukhoi Su-30 MKI is a twin-engine multirole air superiority fighter of Russian origin. • **Data/Significance** — The Sukhoi Su-30 MKI is a twin-engine multirole air superiority fighter of Russian origin. • Wrong-option analysis: A USA: related but different; C France: incorrect type; D Israel: incorrect type.
What is the full form of the abbreviation 'HAL' in Indian defense?
Correct Answer: D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
• **HAL** = HAL stands for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, a premier Indian state-owned aerospace company. • **Data/Significance** — It is responsible for designing and manufacturing a wide range of military and civil aircraft. • Wrong-option analysis: A Hindustan Air Lines: related but different; B Heavy Aircraft Limited: related but different; C High Altitude Logistics: related but different.
Which of these is a twin-rotor heavy-lift helicopter used by the IAF?
Correct Answer: C. Chinook
• **The** = The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a versatile heavy-lift helicopter with a unique tandem rotor design. • **Data/Significance** — The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a versatile heavy-lift helicopter with a unique tandem rotor design. • Wrong-option analysis: A Chetak: related but different; B Apache: related but different; D Dhruv: incorrect type.
The 'Rafale' fighter jet is manufactured by which company?
Correct Answer: D. Dassault Aviation
• **The** = The Rafale is produced by the French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation. • **Data/Significance** — It is a multi-role fighter capable of performing various missions including air defense and nuclear strike. • Wrong-option analysis: A Airbus: related but different; B Boeing: related but different; C Lockheed Martin: related but different.
Which aircraft is known as the 'Flying Coffin' in some informal circles due to its high accident rate?
Correct Answer: D. MiG-21
• **The** = The MiG-21 has faced criticism for its high crash rate during its long service in India. • **Data/Significance** — The MiG-21 has faced criticism for its high crash rate during its long service in India. • Wrong-option analysis: A Jaguar: related but different; B Su-30 MKI: related but different; C Mirage 2000: related but different.
Which helicopter is known as the 'Tank Buster' due to its attack capabilities?
Correct Answer: A. Apache
• **The** = The AH-64E Apache is a specialized attack helicopter equipped with Hellfire missiles and a 30mm chain gun. • **Data/Significance** — The AH-64E Apache is a specialized attack helicopter equipped with Hellfire missiles and a 30mm chain gun. • Wrong-option analysis: B Cheetah: incorrect type; C Dhruv: incorrect type; D Chinook: incorrect type.
Which indigenous helicopter is used by the 'Sarang' display team of the IAF?
Correct Answer: A. Dhruv
• **The** = The Sarang aerobatic team uses the HAL Dhruv (Advanced Light Helicopter) for their displays. • **Data/Significance** — These helicopters are painted with a distinct peacock motif to represent India's national bird. • Wrong-option analysis: B Cheetah: incorrect type; C Chetak: incorrect type; D LCH Prachand: incorrect type.
Which aircraft serves as the 'Airborne Early Warning and Control System' (AWACS) for India?
Correct Answer: A. Netra
• **Netra** = Netra is the indigenous AEW&C system developed by DRDO and mounted on an Embraer platform. • **Data/Significance** — It acts as an 'Eye in the Sky' to detect enemy aircraft and guide friendly fighters. • Wrong-option analysis: B Tejas: incorrect type; C Rafale: incorrect type; D Mirage 2000: incorrect type.
Which aircraft is used for the training of rookie pilots in the first stage of IAF training?
Correct Answer: B. Pilatus PC-7 MkII
• **The** = The Pilatus PC-7 MkII is the basic trainer aircraft used for Stage-I training of Air Force pilots. • **Data/Significance** — The Pilatus PC-7 MkII is the basic trainer aircraft used for Stage-I training of Air Force pilots. • Wrong-option analysis: A Hawk 132: related but different; C Kiran: incorrect type; D Su-30 MKI: incorrect type.