Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news recently?
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Answer: C. INS Astradharini, commissioned in October 2015, is an indigenously designed torpedo launch and recovery vessel used to test underwater weapons.
Watch for: 'Astra' (weapon) sounds like a combat vessel.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because it is not an amphibious warfare ship.
- B. Wrong because it is a surface vessel, not a submarine.
- D. Wrong because India has no nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
Source to check: Indian Navy press release, commissioning of INS Astradharini, 6 October 2015; PIB
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