UPSC Prelims 2026
Question 93 of 100
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Question 93
GS Paper-1 • 2 Marks
Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India ?
1. Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets
2. T-90 MK-III Tanks
3. Akula Class Submarine

Select the answer using the code given below :

Options

A
a) 1 and 2
Correct Answer
B
b) 1 and 3
C
c) 1 only
D
d) 2 only

📖Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Explanation:
Option 1 is manufactured in India: Sukhoi Su-30MKI is the principal air superiority fighter of the Indian Air Force. These jets are manufactured under license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at their Nashik facility.

Option 2 is manufactured in India: The T-90, locally known as the "Bhishma," is the mainstay of the Indian Army's armoured corps. The T-90s are licence-assembled in India at the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi, Chennai.

Option 3 is not manufactured in India: Instead of domestic manufacturing, the Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) are acquired by India via long-term leases.
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