Question 14
Set 3
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QQuestion
I. Aircraft type Dornier-228 : Description Maritime patrol aircraft
II. IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraft
III. C-17 Globe- master III : Military transport aircraft
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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✓Correct Answer
DDalvoy Solutions
Analyzing aircraft type descriptions:
I. Dornier-228 - Maritime patrol aircraft: Correct. The Dornier-228 is indeed used by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard for maritime patrol, surveillance, and search and rescue operations.
II. IL-76 - Supersonic combat aircraft: Incorrect. The IL-76 is a strategic airlift aircraft (transport aircraft), not a supersonic combat aircraft. It's used for cargo transport, troop movement, and aerial refueling.
III. C-17 Globemaster III - Military transport aircraft: Correct. The C-17 Globemaster III is indeed a large military transport aircraft used by the Indian Air Force for strategic airlift and cargo operations.
SUPSC Prelims Strategy and Tips
For military aircraft questions, distinguish between combat aircraft (fighters, bombers), transport aircraft (cargo, personnel), and specialized aircraft (maritime patrol, reconnaissance). Aircraft names often give clues about their functions.