Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

which aircraft operated from the Indian Navy's deck during 1971 war with pakistan?

  1. Marut

  2. Harrier

  3. Mig 29 K

  4. Hawk
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D Correct answer
Explanation

During the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the Indian Navy's INS Vikrant operated Sea Hawks (a type of Hawker Sea Hawk aircraft) which successfully conducted bombing raids on East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The other options are incorrect: Marut was an Indian Air Force fighter, Harriers were V/STOL aircraft used by other navies, and MiG-29K was inducted much later.

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