Question

6. Consider the following statements regarding Varunastra:

1. It is an indigenously-built heavyweight anti-submarine nuclear torpedo.
2. It has been developed by the Naval Science and Technology Laboratory (NTSL).

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Varunastra, an indigenously designed and developed heavyweight The Varunastra has been designed and developed by Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL)

Answer 2

Option A - 1 only

■ Explanation :-

• Statement 1 is incorrect :- Varunastra is an indigenously-built heavy weight anti-submarine electric torpedo.

More Information

■ Varunastra :-

• It is an indigenously-built heavyweight anti-submarine electric torpedo.

• It has been successfully inducted in the navy, making India one of the eight countries to have the capability to design and build such a system.

• It can be fired from the Rajput class destroyers, Delhi class and all future Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) ships capable of firing heavy weight torpedoes.

• The weapon has been developed by the Naval Science and Technology Laboratory (NTSL), a premier laboratory of DRDO and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is the manufacturer of this weapon system.

• India also intends to sell the heavy weight torpedo to friendly nations.

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