UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — INDIAN NAVY COMMISSIONS INS MALVAN, THE SECOND OF THE MAHE-CLASS ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT

Q1. The Indian Navy is inducting Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) of two classes — the Mahe-class and the Arnala-class. Consider the following statements: 1. Both the Mahe-class and the Arnala-class are Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. 2. The Mahe-class is built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, whereas the Arnala-class is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (with L&T Shipbuilding). 3. The Arnala-class ships have a greater full-load displacement than the Mahe-class ships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Both the Mahe-class and the Arnala-class are Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.
  2. The Mahe-class is built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, whereas the Arnala-class is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (with L&T Shipbuilding).
  3. The Arnala-class ships have a greater full-load displacement than the Mahe-class ships.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. With reference to the builder and indigenisation of INS Malvan and its project, consider the following statements: 1. INS Malvan was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi. 2. The ship was built with over 80 per cent indigenous content. 3. The ASW-SWC (CSL) project comprises eight ships. 4. Cochin Shipyard Limited also built the ships of the Arnala-class ASW-SWC. Which of the statements given above is/are correctly identified?

  1. INS Malvan was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
  2. The ship was built with over 80 per cent indigenous content.
  3. The ASW-SWC (CSL) project comprises eight ships.
  4. Cochin Shipyard Limited also built the ships of the Arnala-class ASW-SWC.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1, 2 and 4
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 3 and 4

Q3. How many ships in total are being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, under the Mahe-class ASW-SWC (CSL) project for the Indian Navy?

  • A. Six
  • B. Eight
  • C. Twelve
  • D. Sixteen

Q4. In the induction sequence of INS Malvan, the term 'commissioning' of a warship denotes which one of the following?

  • A. The laying of the first structural block of the ship's hull on the building dock
  • B. The launching of the completed hull into the water for fitting-out
  • C. The handing over of the completed ship by the shipyard to the Navy prior to induction
  • D. The formal induction of the ship into active naval service, with the naval ensign hoisted

Q5. On commissioning, INS Malvan is placed under the operational authority of which one of the following formations of the Indian Navy?

  • A. Western Naval Command
  • B. Eastern Naval Command
  • C. Southern Naval Command
  • D. Andaman and Nicobar Command

Q6. In the construction timeline of the Mahe-class ships, the milestone described as the 'keel laying' of a ship refers to which one of the following?

  • A. The erection of the first major structural unit of the ship, marking the formal start of hull construction
  • B. The float-out of the finished hull from the dry dock into the sea
  • C. The completion of sea acceptance trials before delivery
  • D. The unveiling of the ship's crest and the announcement of its name

Q7. Which one of the following ships of the ASW-SWC (CSL) project was the first to be commissioned into the Indian Navy?

  • A. Mahe
  • B. Malvan
  • C. Mangrol
  • D. Malpe

Q8. In the order of induction of the Mahe-class into the Indian Navy, INS Malvan occupies which position within the class?

  • A. First
  • B. Second
  • C. Third
  • D. Fifth

Q9. The eight ships of the Mahe-class ASW-SWC project are being designed and constructed by which one of the following shipyards?

  • A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
  • B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited
  • C. Cochin Shipyard Limited
  • D. Goa Shipyard Limited

Q10. Consider the following statements regarding the commissioning venues of the Mahe-class ships: 1. INS Mahe was commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, whereas INS Malvan was commissioned at Karwar. 2. The Karwar naval base is located in Karnataka and is being developed under Project Seabird. 3. Both the Mumbai and Karwar naval bases fall under the Eastern Naval Command. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. INS Mahe was commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, whereas INS Malvan was commissioned at Karwar.
  2. The Karwar naval base is located in Karnataka and is being developed under Project Seabird.
  3. Both the Mumbai and Karwar naval bases fall under the Eastern Naval Command.
  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3