SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

In February 2021, the Defence Ministry of India awarded a contract to manufacture 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighters to ______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

  • At the 13th edition of Aero India in Bengaluru, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) was awarded the contract to manufacture 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas for the Indain Air Force(IAF) at an estimated cost of Rs. 48,000 crore while India showcased a range of indigenous military platforms to the world.