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The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol, the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 12 October 2026. The ship was indigenously designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, and has over 80 percent indigenous content. INS Mangrol is equipped to undertake various maritime operations, including Anti-Submarine Warfare and underwater surveillance.
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On which date was the INS Mangrol commissioned?
INS Mangrol was commissioned on 12 October 2026; the commissioning marked a significant milestone in the Indian Navy's capabilities.
Consider the following statements regarding Commissioning of INS Mangrol: 1. INS Mangrol was commissioned on 12 October 2025. 2. INS Mangrol was indigenously designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi. 3. The commissioning ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister of India. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because INS Mangrol was commissioned on 12 October 2026, not 2025. Statement 2 is correct because INS Mangrol was indeed indigenously designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Prime Minister of India was not mentioned as attending the commissioning ceremony.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: INS Mangrol is equipped to undertake Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), underwater surveillance and Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), along with mine warfare-related tasks. Statement-II: The ship's design and construction capabilities are a result of its indigenous content. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
The fact list states that INS Mangrol is equipped to undertake various tasks, including ASW and LIMO. It also states that the ship has over 80 percent indigenous content, which suggests that the ship's capabilities are a result of its indigenous design and construction.