Q35 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Consider the following aircraft:1.Rafael2.MiG-293.Tejas MK-1How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?

A Only one
B Only two
C All three
D None

Correct answer: (d) None

Explanation

  1. A

    Only one

    Only one. None of the three is fifth-generation.

  2. B

    Only two

    Only two. Rafale, MiG-29 and Tejas Mk-1 are 4 / 4.5 gen.

  3. C

    All three

    All three. Fifth-gen examples are F-22, F-35, Su-57, J-20 — not this list.

  4. D

    None

    None. All three are 4th / 4.5th generation fighters.

Summary. Official key is (d) none. Rafale is 4.5-generation, MiG-29 is 4th-generation, Tejas Mk-1 is a 4th / light combat aircraft. None is a fifth-generation stealth fighter.

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