Daily Quiz- 298

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Chandigarh, Updated At : 07:47 PM Dec 03, 2025 IST

1. INS Mahe belongs to which specialised class of vessels?

A. Kamorta-class

B. Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

C. Sukanya-class patrol vessel

D. Abhay-class corvettes

2. Which shipyard built INS Mahe?

A. Garden Reach Shipbuilders

B. Goa Shipyard

C. Hindustan Shipyard

D. Cochin Shipyard Limited

3. The Mahe-class ASW-SWC ships are designed primarily for:

A. Blue-water operations

B. Carrier escort missions

C. Shallow coastal anti-submarine warfare

D. Long-range mine countermeasures

4. INS Mahe’s main ASW weapons include all except:

A. Lightweight torpedoes

B. Anti-submarine rockets

C. Tube-launched heavyweight torpedoes

D. Advanced sonar suites

5. The crest of INS Mahe features the ‘Urumi’. It symbolises:

A. Maritime trade legacy

B. Fluidity, agility and precision

C. Peaceful diplomacy

D. Historical naval battles with Portugal

1. B

Explanation: The US argues that testing ensures reliability of old stockpiles and modernized weapons — a justification India rejects globally.

2. A

Explanation: Russia revoked CTBT ratification to mirror the U.S. position — both are now signatories but not bound by it.

3. A

Explanation: India’s doctrine commits to credible minimum deterrence and massive retaliation if attacked with nuclear weapons.

4. D

Explanation: All correct; together they form the architecture of nuclear disarmament and arms control.

5. C

Explanation: Radiation exposure causes cancers, birth defects, and ecological damage — turning nuclear testing into a moral and humanitarian issue.