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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Kalvari is named after the
A
Elephant
B
Leopard
C
Lion
D
Tiger Shark
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kalvari is the Malayalam word for tiger shark, a deep-sea predator in the Indian Ocean. The name symbolizes agility, strength and predatory power.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned the fifth diesel-electric Kalvari-class submarine Vagir. It is among the six submarines being built by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, in collaboration with the French M/s Naval Group under Project 75.

Detailed explanation-3: -The construction of INS Kalvari at the Mazgaon docks began in 2006. It has been delivered nearly four years behind the schedule. Five submarines of the same class are being built by Mazagon Dock Limited. The submarine has been designed by French naval defence company DCNS.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is INS Kalvari. INS Kalvari is the first Scorpene class submarine in India.

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