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Which one of the following is not correct about the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)?

DRDO was formed in the year 1958

It is a network of 10 laboratories engaged in developing defence technologies

DRDO operates under the Ministry of Defence

Some of its major products include development missiles, armaments, light combat aircrafts, etc.

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Explanation

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was established in 1958 through the merger of the Defence Science Organisation with the Technical Development Establishments [2]. While it initially started with only 10 laboratories, it has since expanded significantly [1]. Currently, DRDO is a vast network of approximately 50 laboratories (not 10) spread across India, engaged in diverse research fields such as aeronautics, armaments, and electronics [3]. It functions as the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India [2]. DRDO is responsible for developing critical indigenous technologies and major products, including the Agni and Prithvi series of missiles, the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), and various armaments and electronic warfare systems [2]. Therefore, the statement claiming it is a network of only 10 laboratories is incorrect.

Sources

[1] https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/article30167722.ece
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_Research_and_Development_Organisation
[3] https://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/organisations/ministry-and-departments/defence-research-and-development-organisation-drdo?page=6

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