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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Indian Navy has formally inducted _________ types of indigenously developed sonars that will boost its underwater surveillance capability.
A
3
B
7
C
4
D
2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The systems included Abhay-compact hull mounted sonar for shallow water crafts, Humsa UG-upgrade for the Humsa sonar system, NACS-Near-field Acoustic Characterisation System, and AIDSS-Advanced Indigenous Distress sonar system for submarines.

Detailed explanation-2: -USHUS is used for detecting and tracking enemy submarines, surface vessels, and torpedoes and can be used for underwater communication and avoiding obstacles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Passive sonar systems are used primarily to detect noise from marine objects (such as submarines or ships) and marine animals like whales.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mid-frequency active sonar (1kHz-10kHz) is the Navy’s primary tactical sonar and its main tool to combat the threat posed by the world-wide proliferation of ultra-quiet diesel submarines.

Detailed explanation-5: -In response to devastating Allied shipping and human losses from U-boat attacks during World War II, the Navy began using sonar.

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