Daily Quiz- 298
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1. INS Mahe belongs to which specialised class of vessels?
A. Kamorta-class
B. Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
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C. Sukanya-class patrol vessel
D. Abhay-class corvettes
2. Which shipyard built INS Mahe?
A. Garden Reach Shipbuilders
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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
Answers Quiz- 297 (December 2)
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.
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