BPSC PT 71

Q. Which of the following defence platforms are part of India’s growing indigenous military ecosystem supported by the Make in India initiative?

a) F-35 Lightning II
b) Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun
c) Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
d) More than one of the above
Correct Answer : d) More than one of the above

Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025

Correct Answer: d) More than one of the above

Explanation:
– a) F-35 Lightning II: Not indigenous. It is a U.S.-made fifth-generation fighter by Lockheed Martin.
– b) Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun: Indigenous. Designed and developed by DRDO; produced in India and part of the Make in India ecosystem.
– c) Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS): Indigenous. A DRDO-led 155mm/52-calibre towed howitzer developed with Indian industry partners.

Since both b) and c) are Indian-developed platforms, the correct choice is β€œMore than one of the above.”

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