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INS Aridhaman: third SSBN joins nuclear triad

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer B

    Which submarine was inducted on 3 April 2026 as India's third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine?

    • INS Chakra
    • Correct answer: INS Aridhaman
    • INS Kalvari
    • INS Vagir

    Core Trigger: INS Aridhaman, India's third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, was inducted on 3 April 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 139, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer A

    How many launch tubes does INS Aridhaman have for K-15 and K-4 missiles?

    • Correct answer: Eight
    • Four
    • Six
    • Twelve

    Armament: Displacing about 7,000 tonnes, it carries eight launch tubes for K-15 and K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missiles.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 139, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    INS Arighaat, the SSBN that preceded Aridhaman, was inducted in which year?

    • 2016
    • 2020
    • 2022
    • Correct answer: 2024

    Boat Sequence: It follows INS Arihant (2016) and INS Arighaat (2024) in India's SSBN fleet.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 139, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    The name Aridhaman is Sanskrit for what?

    • Correct answer: Destroyer of enemies
    • Guardian of the deep
    • Protector of the seas
    • Silent hunter

    Name Meaning: Aridhaman is Sanskrit for destroyer of enemies.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 139, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer B

    Consider the missiles carried by Aridhaman. 1. K-15 is the longer-range missile. 2. Both K-15 and K-4 were developed by DRDO. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Correct answer: Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Missile Range: K-15 is the shorter-range missile; K-4 is the longer-range one, both developed by DRDO.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 139, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    Aridhaman strengthens which leg of India's nuclear triad?

    • Land-based leg
    • Air-based leg
    • Correct answer: Sea-based leg
    • Space-based leg

    India Link: Aridhaman strengthens the sea leg of India's nuclear triad of land, air and sea delivery.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 139, point 7

  7. Question 7Answer D

    In which state is the base of India's submarine-building programme located?

    • Odisha
    • Tamil Nadu
    • Gujarat
    • Correct answer: Andhra Pradesh

    Venue: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is the base of the submarine-building programme.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 139, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer D

    In which year was INS Arihant, India's first SSBN, inducted?

    • 2012
    • 2014
    • 2018
    • Correct answer: 2016

    Founded: INS Arihant, India's first SSBN, was inducted in 2016 from the secret Advanced Technology Vessel project.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 139, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    India's nuclear doctrine, made official on 4 January 2003, rests on which pair of principles?

    • First strike and flexible response
    • Correct answer: No first use and credible minimum deterrence
    • Preemption and total disarmament
    • Mutual destruction and containment

    Landmark: India's nuclear doctrine, made official on 4 January 2003, rests on no first use and credible minimum deterrence.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 139, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer B

    Which Act is the parent law governing nuclear energy and materials in India?

    • Nuclear Safety Act, 1984
    • Correct answer: Atomic Energy Act, 1962
    • Atomic Weapons Control Act, 1970
    • Energy Conservation Act, 2001

    Statute: The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 is the parent law governing nuclear energy and materials in India.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 139, point 11

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