1996 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 1996 · General Studies

Question 90: Science and Technology

Which one of the following is a modern tank?

aBhim
bAkash
cArjun
dPrithvi

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Arjun is India's indigenously developed main battle tank, built by DRDO's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment at Avadi. Akash is a surface-to-air missile and Prithvi a surface-to-surface missile; Bhim is not an Indian battle tank. Remember: Arjun - tank; Akash, Prithvi, Trishul, Nag, Agni - missiles.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Bhim is not an Indian battle tank.
  • (b) Akash is a surface-to-air missile.
  • (c) Right: Arjun is India's indigenous main battle tank.
  • (d) Prithvi is a surface-to-surface missile.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1996, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.