With reference to India’s defence, consider the following pairs: Aircraft type : Description I. Dornier-228 : Maritime patrol aircraft II. IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraft III. C-17 Globe- : Military transport aircraft master III How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

UPSC Prelims 2025 Question:

With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs: Aircraft type : Description 

I. Dornier-228 : Maritime patrol aircraft 

II. IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraft 

III. C-17 Globe- : Military transport aircraft master III 

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

  • A. Only one
  • B. Only two
  • C. All the three
  • D. None
Correct Answer: Option B