OTEE Indian Naval Knowledge 2

Question 1

What hull number is assigned to INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier commissioned in 2022?

Accepted Answer

R11

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Arihant class

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Anti-submarine warfare

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Admiral Gorshkov

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Kolkata class

Answer

Project 15B (Visakhapatnam class) builds upon the Kolkata class (Project 15A) with improved stealth features and advanced weapon systems.

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OTEE Indian Naval Knowledge 2