Q15 · UPPSC current affairs · 10 October 2026 · PIB · Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Mangrol INS Mangrol CSL

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Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) 'Mangrol':1.'Mangrol' is the third ASW-SWC built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.2.It utilizes air-cushion technology and an indigenous airborne radar system for shallow coastal operations.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because Mangrol is indeed the 3rd ASW-SWC built by CSL. Statement 2 is incorrect because the vessel uses waterjet propulsion and Abhay Sonar, not air-cushion technology and airborne radar.

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