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 Globe-master III | Military transport aircraft |
Consider the following aircraft :
1. Rafael
2. MiG-29
3. Tejas MK-1
How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft ?
Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of Indian Defence forces?
| Army | Airforce | Navy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brigadier | Air Commodore | Commander |
| 2. | Major General | Air Vice Marshal | Vice Admiral |
| 3. | Major | Squadron Leader | Lieutenant Commander |
| 4. | Lieutenant Colonel | Group Captain | Captain |
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Consider the following statements :
1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.
2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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