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Question No. 119Interactive Test Mode
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Q119. Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?

Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Torpedo launch and recovery vessel

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INS Astradharini is an indigenously built Torpedo Launch and Recovery Vessel (TLRV) commissioned by the Indian Navy in 2015. It is designed to conduct technical trials and developmental evaluations for underwater weapons like torpedoes and mines.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

The prefix 'Astra' in Sanskrit means projectile/weapon and 'Dharini' means bearer/holder; as a specialized naval research vessel, it is a torpedo launch and recovery vessel.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q119)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Torpedo launch and recovery vessel

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2016 Q119

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 119 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (C): "Torpedo launch and recovery vessel". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2016 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "International Relations and Current Affairs" and micro-topic "Current Events". You can explore all repeated questions from Current Events in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Current Events UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

The prefix 'Astra' in Sanskrit means projectile/weapon and 'Dharini' means bearer/holder; as a specialized naval research vessel, it is a torpedo launch and recovery vessel.

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