Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the INS Karanj?

A. It is part of six Scorpene Class submarines built in India by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai, under collaboration with M/s Naval Group, France.

B. INS Karanj would form part of the Western Naval Command’s Submarine fleet.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

Indian Navy’s third stealth Scorpene class submarine INS Karanj was commissioned at the Naval Dockyard Mumbai through a formal commissioning ceremony. Six Scorpene Class submarines are being built in India by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai, under collaboration with M/s Naval Group, France. INS Karanj would form part of the Western Naval Command’s Submarine fleet.