INS Astradharini description — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2016
Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’ that was in the news recently?
- amphibious warfare ship
- nuclear -powered submarine
- torpedo launch and recovery vessel
- nuclear – powered aircraft carrier
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- INS Astradharini was Indian Navy’s first totally indigenously-designed and built torpedo launch and recovery vessel. It was commissioned in October 2015.
Answer: (c) torpedo launch and recovery vessel; Difficulty Level: Medium
