2008 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2008 · General Studies
Question 130: Science and Technology
In the context of the Indian defence, what is ‘Dhruv’?
aAircraft-carrying warship
bMissile-carrying submarine
cAdvanced light helicopter
dIntercontinental ballistic missile
AnswerThe answer is (c).
Dhruv is the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Bengaluru. It is a multi-role helicopter used by the Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. It first flew in 1992 and entered service in the early 2000s. Warships, submarines and missiles carry other names, such as Viraat, Arihant and Agni.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Aircraft-carrying warships have names such as Viraat.
- (b) Missile-carrying submarines have names such as Arihant.
- (c) Dhruv is the Advanced Light Helicopter.
- (d) India's long-range ballistic missiles are called Agni, not Dhruv.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2008, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.