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Which one of the following is correct with respect to Pawan Hans ?
Explanation
Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) is a premier Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India [c2, t7]. Established in 1985, it has evolved into one of India's leading helicopter service providers and is recognized as South Asia's largest helicopter company [c2, t3]. Its primary objectives include providing helicopter support services to the petroleum sector (specifically ONGC), connecting remote and inaccessible areas, and promoting tourism through charter services [c1, c2]. PHL operates a significant fleet, including Airbus Dauphin helicopters, and plays a critical role in the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN) by providing last-mile connectivity in states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand [t6, t8]. It is not a fighter aircraft, a wind energy plant, or a mountain peak [c3, c4, t9].
Sources
- [1] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Transport and Communication > Oceanic Routes > p. 82
- [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 12: Transport, Communications and Trade > various parts of India. Some of these flights operate between India and the Gulf countries. > p. 32
- [3] https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/banner-tab/pawan-hans-helicopter-ltd
- [4] https://mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR1516.pdf