With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs :
| Aircraft type | Description |
|---|---|
| I. Dornier-228 | Maritime patrol aircraft |
| II. IL-76 | Supersonic combat aircraft |
| III. C-17 Globemaster III | Military transport aircraft |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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Answer: B. Pair I is correct: the Dornier-228 is used by the Navy and Coast Guard for maritime patrol. Pair II is wrong: the IL-76 is a heavy military transport aircraft and is subsonic, not a combat jet. Pair III is correct: the C-17 Globemaster III is a strategic military transport aircraft. So two pairs are correct.
Watch for: The IL-76 is a big Russian-origin plane, so it is easy to assume it is a fighter.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Two pairs (I and III) are correct, not one.
- C. The IL-76 is a transport aircraft, so not all three are correct.
- D. Pairs I and III are correctly matched.
Source to check: Indian Air Force and Indian Navy official websites (aircraft inventory).
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