With reference to the ICGS Varad consider the following statements ICGS Varad has been built indigen...........

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With reference to the ICGS Varad, consider the following statements:

ICGS Varad has been built indigenously by M/s L&T that will contribute immensely towards the vision of Make in India.
The ship will be fitted with one CRN -91 and two 12.7 mm guns and will be capable of carrying an Integral Twin Engine Helicopter.
It is commissioned in Indian Navy as an offshore patrol vessel.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Union Minister for Shipping commissioned Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Varad in Chennai. The newly commissioned ICGS Varad with gross tonnage of 2100 tons is 98 mtrs long and has 15 mtrs breadth. The ship will be fitted with one CRN -91 and two 12.7 mm guns and will be capable of carrying an Integral Twin Engine Helicopter. ICGS Varad has been built indigenously by M/s L&T that will contribute immensely towards the vision of Make in India. Commissioning of ICGS Varad will enhance the ICGS fleet of ships which will contribute in monitoring and constant vigil for coastal security of Indian maritime borders.

ICGS stands for Indian Coast Guard Ship and it comes under the Ministry of Defence but its function are different to Indian Navy.