Which one of the following is a modern tank?
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- ABhim
- BAkash
- CArjunCorrect
- DPrithvi
Explanation
Arjun is the correct answer because it is a third generation main battle tank developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation for the Indian Army. It features a powerful 120 mm rifled gun and indigenous Kanchan composite armour.
The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:
Bhim is a self propelled howitzer artillery system.
Akash is a surface to air missile system designed for air defence.
Prithvi is a surface to surface short range ballistic missile.
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