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 Globemaster III: Military transport aircraft
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
Among the three pairs, Dornier-228 and C-17 Globemaster III are correctly matched with their roles, while IL-76 is incorrectly described.
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Pair I is Correct: Dornier-228 is used for maritime patrol, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
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Pair II is Incorrect: IL-76 is a heavy military transport aircraft, not a supersonic combat aircraft.
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Pair III is Correct: C-17 Globemaster III is a strategic military transport aircraft used for troop and cargo movement.
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Therefore, only two pairs are correctly matched, making Option B the correct answer.
Pair-wise Analysis
| Pair | Status | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| I. Dornier-228 : Maritime patrol aircraft | ✅ Correct | Operated by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard for maritime surveillance and patrol. |
| II. IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraft | ❌ Incorrect | IL-76 is a heavy-lift transport aircraft, not a combat aircraft. |
| III. C-17 Globemaster III : Military transport aircraft | ✅ Correct | Used by the Indian Air Force for strategic airlift operations. |
Important Transport Aircraft of India
Dornier-228
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Twin-engine utility aircraft.
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Used for maritime patrol, surveillance, search and rescue.
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Operated by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.
IL-76
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Heavy strategic transport aircraft of Russian origin.
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Used for troop transport, cargo movement, and humanitarian missions.
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Also serves as a platform for AWACS variants.
C-17 Globemaster III
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Strategic military transport aircraft manufactured by Boeing.
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Can carry troops, tanks, helicopters, and heavy equipment.
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Backbone of India's long-range airlift capability.
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