Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Zarowar Tank is an indigenous initiative involving private and public sectors.

2. It incorporates active protection systems and AI-based targeting.

3. It is a derivative of Russian T-90 Bhishma.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 & 2

• Correct Answer: Option A)1 & 2

• The Zorawar tank is India's first indigenous light tank developed jointly by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and private sector company Larsen & Toubro (L&T). It is named after the legendary military general Zorawar Singh.

• Statement 1 is correct: The Zorawar tank is indeed an indigenous initiative involving both private and public sectors. DRDO collaborates with L&T for this project, making it a public-private partnership.

• Statement 2 is correct: The Zorawar tank incorporates advanced technologies including active protection systems to defend against incoming projectiles and AI-based targeting systems to enhance precision and combat effectiveness.

• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Zorawar tank is not a derivative of the Russian T-90 Bhishma. It is an entirely indigenous development designed specifically for high-altitude warfare, particularly for deployment in mountainous regions like Ladakh. It is a light tank with a weight of around 25 tonnes (much lighter than the T-90 Bhishma which weighs about 46 tonnes).