Consider the following statements with reference to the Arjun MK-1A tank.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Arjun MK-1A tank.

1. This tank is also known as hunter killer.

2. It is a new variant of MBT Arjun Tank MK-1A with 72 new features, more indigenous content and numerous upgrades.

Choose the correct statement/s.

A. 1 Only

B. 2 Only

C. Both 1 & 2

D. None

Answer: Both 1 & 2

Explanation:

The Ministry of Defence has placed an order worth Rs 7,523 crore to Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Chennai for supply of 118 units of the Main Battle Tank Arjun’s Mark-1A variant for the Army.

The contract is expected to be a major boost for the Heavy Vehicles Factory in Chennai’s Avadi, which manufactures the tanks also known as ‘Hunter Killers’. It is a new variant of MBT Arjun Tank MK-1A with 72 new features, more indigenous content and numerous upgrades.

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