C295, Aravalli engine and missile tech transfer

1. Question 1Answer D

   On which date did the first India-assembled C295 make its maiden flight?

   • A10 June 2025
   • B28 October 2024
   • C15 August 2026
   • DCorrect answer: 10 June 2026

   Core Trigger: The first India-assembled C295 made its maiden flight at Vadodara on 10 June 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 149, point 1

2. Question 2Answer D

   By when are all 40 India-built C295s due to be delivered?

   • AAugust 2028
   • BAugust 2029
   • CAugust 2033
   • DCorrect answer: August 2031

   Schedule: Delivery is due in September 2026; all 40 India-built C295s are to be delivered by August 2031.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 149, point 2

3. Question 3Answer B

   On 25 August 2026 Rajnath Singh approved transfer of which DRDO technology to industry?

   • AAgni-series missile technology
   • BCorrect answer: Conventional missile technology
   • CK-series missile technology
   • DNuclear warhead technology

   Current Head: Rajnath Singh approved on 25 August 2026 transfer of DRDO's conventional missile technology to industry; Agni and K-series are excluded.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 149, point 3

4. Question 4Answer B

   Which missile could be among the first for technology transfer to industry?

   • AAgni-V
   • BCorrect answer: ASTRA
   • CK-4
   • DK-15

   Candidates: The transfer could begin with ASTRA, RUDRAM, VSHORADS, NAG and the Naval Anti-Ship Missile.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 149, point 4

5. Question 5Answer D

   The 24 September 2021 Airbus contract for 56 C295s was worth how much?

   • ARs 12,935 crore
   • BRs 19,935 crore
   • CRs 31,935 crore
   • DCorrect answer: Rs 21,935 crore

   Contract: The 24 September 2021 Airbus contract covers 56 C295s for Rs 21,935 crore: 16 fly-away, 40 India-built.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 149, point 5

6. Question 6Answer B

   The 3,500-4,000 shp Aravalli engine will power which 13-tonne helicopter?

   • ALight Utility Helicopter
   • BCorrect answer: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter
   • CAdvanced Light Helicopter
   • DLight Combat Helicopter

   India Link: The 3,500-4,000 shp engine will power the 13-tonne Indian Multi-Role Helicopter; Tata Advanced Systems is the first private maker of military aircraft.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 149, point 7

7. Question 7Answer D

   Where is Hindustan Aeronautics Limited headquartered?

   • AHyderabad
   • BNagpur
   • CKanpur
   • DCorrect answer: Bengaluru

   Headquarters: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is headquartered in Bengaluru.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 149, point 8

8. Question 8Answer A

   Who established Hindustan Aircraft Limited on 23 December 1940?

   • ACorrect answer: Walchand Hirachand
   • BJ.R.D. Tata
   • CHomi Bhabha
   • DM. Visvesvaraya

   Founded: HAL was established on 23 December 1940 by Walchand Hirachand as Hindustan Aircraft Limited.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 149, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   On which date did the Defence Acquisition Council approve the 56 C295 aircraft?

   • A23 July 2015
   • BCorrect answer: 23 July 2012
   • C23 January 2012
   • D8 September 2021

   Landmark: The Defence Acquisition Council approved 56 aircraft on 23 July 2012; the Cabinet Committee on Security cleared them on 8 September 2021.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 149, point 10

10. Question 10Answer D

    Consider the C295 programme. 1. The Vadodara line was inaugurated on 28 October 2024 by PM Modi and France's Emmanuel Macron. 2. Strategic missiles are conventional rather than nuclear-capable. Which is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DCorrect answer: Neither

    Facility: The Vadodara final assembly line was inaugurated on 28 October 2024 by PM Modi and Spain's Pedro Sanchez.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 149, point 11

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