OTEE Indian Naval Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What hull number is assigned to INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier commissioned in 2022?
- R11 (Correct answer)
- R22
- R33
- R44
Correct answer: R11
INS Vikrant carries hull number R11 and was commissioned on September 2, 2022, as India's first domestically constructed aircraft carrier.
Question 2: India's first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine belongs to which class?
- Chakra class
- Sindhughosh class
- Arihant class (Correct answer)
- Vela class
Correct answer: Arihant class
The Arihant class, with INS Arihant commissioned in 2016, represents India's first indigenously developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.
Question 3: The Kamorta class corvettes (Project 28) inducted into the Indian Navy are primarily designed for which mission?
- Shore bombardment
- Anti-submarine warfare (Correct answer)
- Minesweeping
- Amphibious assault
Correct answer: Anti-submarine warfare
Kamorta class corvettes are purpose-built for anti-submarine warfare, equipped with HUMSA-NG hull-mounted sonar and rocket launchers.
Question 4: INS Vikramaditya was refurbished and purchased from Russia, where it was originally known as:
- Admiral Kuznetsov
- Admiral Gorshkov (Correct answer)
- Admiral Nakhimov
- Admiral Ushakov
Correct answer: Admiral Gorshkov
INS Vikramaditya was originally the Soviet/Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, extensively refitted before being handed over to India in 2013.
Question 5: The Visakhapatnam class destroyers (Project 15B) are a direct upgrade of which earlier destroyer class?
- Delhi class
- Rajput class
- Kolkata class (Correct answer)
- Talwar class
Correct answer: Kolkata class
Project 15B (Visakhapatnam class) builds upon the Kolkata class (Project 15A) with improved stealth features and advanced weapon systems.
Question 6: Scorpène-class submarines under Project 75 are built at Mazagon Dock, Mumbai, in collaboration with which French defense company?
- Thales Group
- Naval Group (formerly DCNS) (Correct answer)
- Dassault Aviation
- MBDA Systems
Correct answer: Naval Group (formerly DCNS)
France's Naval Group (formerly known as DCNS) is the technology partner for India's six Project 75 Scorpène-class submarines.
Question 7: The Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft operated by the Indian Navy is primarily used for:
- Carrier-based strike missions
- Maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (Correct answer)
- Strategic airlift of troops
- Aerial refueling operations
Correct answer: Maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare
The P-8I Poseidon is a long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft; India was the first international customer for this platform.
OTEE Indian Naval Knowledge 2
What hull number is assigned to INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier commissioned in 2022?