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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following INS will be India’s first decommissioned aircraft carrier that will be turned into a floating museum?
A
INS Shivalik
B
INS Satpura
C
INS Vikrant
D
INS Viraat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Until the Vikrant was decommissioned on January 31, 1997, she served the Indian Navy well. During the 1971 war, INS Vikrant blockaded Banglaesh, with its Seahawk fighter aircraft wreaking carnage on Chittagong and Cox’s Bazaar. Since 1997, the Vikrant has been a floating maritime museum, moored off Mumbai.

Detailed explanation-2: -INS Vikrant (R11)- India’s First Aircraft Carrier The INS Vikrant was launched on September 22, 1945 as Hercules.

Detailed explanation-3: -The IL-38SD aircraft was decommissioned on January 17, 2022, after completing 44 glorious years of service to the nation. The aircraft was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1977 and remained a formidable air asset throughout its service life.

Detailed explanation-4: -At present, Vikrant is at the government-owned Cochin Shipyard in Kerala state - where the ship was built and where the commissioning ceremony was held.

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