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Q53 (CDS-I/2011) Science & Technology › Space & Defence Technology › Military aircraft systems Answer Verified

Which one of the following is an indigenously built light combat aircraft of India?

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The Tejas is India's indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) [c1, t8]. It was developed to replace the aging MiG-21 fleet and is characterized by its lightweight, multi-role capabilities and delta-wing design [t1, t9]. In contrast, the other options represent different indigenous defense platforms: Akash is a short-range surface-to-air missile system [2], Vikrant (specifically INS Vikrant) is India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier [t2, t3], and Arjun is a main battle tank developed by the DRDO [t3, t4]. The Tejas represents a significant milestone in India's 'Make in India' initiative within the defense sector, achieving over 50% indigenous components and establishing India among the elite nations capable of building modern combat jets [c1, t3, t4].

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  1. [2] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2128746
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