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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
INS Ranjit, which is recently decommissioned by Indian Navy, was built by which of the countries?
A
USSR
B
United States
C
France
D
Germany
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ranjit was laid down by Indian request under the Soviet name Lovkiy at the 61 Kommunara Shipbuilding Plant in Nikolayev, Ukraine on 29 June 1977 with the serial number 2203.

Detailed explanation-2: -The INS Ajay was in active naval service for more than 32 years during her illustrious journey.

Detailed explanation-3: -INS Ajay was decommissioned on 19 September 2022 after rendering 32 years of glorious service to the nation.

Detailed explanation-4: -INS Ranjit, the third of the five Kashin-class destroyers built by erstwhile USSR was commissioned in 1983 and has rendered yeoman service to the Indian Navy for over 36 years.

Detailed explanation-5: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which Ship of the Indian Navy, has been decommissioned after 41 years into service? Notes: The Indian Navy’s first destroyer – INS Rajput has been decommissioned from the service after guarding the nation for a term of 41 years.

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