Consider the following statements with reference to the Arjun MK-1A tank.
1. This tank is also known as hunter killer.
2. It is a new variant of MBT Arjun Tank MK-1A with 72 new features, more indigenous content and numerous upgrades.
Choose the correct statement/s.
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 & 2
D. None
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence has placed an order worth Rs 7,523 crore to Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Chennai for supply of 118 units of the Main Battle Tank Arjun’s Mark-1A variant for the Army.
The contract is expected to be a major boost for the Heavy Vehicles Factory in Chennai’s Avadi, which manufactures the tanks also known as ‘Hunter Killers’. It is a new variant of MBT Arjun Tank MK-1A with 72 new features, more indigenous content and numerous upgrades.
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