Nipun, India's second DSV, handed over to Navy at Visakhapatnam

Consider the following statements regarding Delivery of Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun': 1. The vessel was delivered to the Indian Navy on 31 Jul 2025. 2. Hindustan Shipyard Limited built the Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun'. 3. The vessel has been designed and constructed in accordance with Classification Rules of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). How many of the above statements are correct?

• A.Only one
• B.Only two
• C.All three
• D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because the fact list states that the vessel was delivered on 30 Jul 2026. Statement 2 is correct as per fact 2. Statement 3 is incorrect because the fact list states that the vessel has been designed and constructed in accordance with Classification Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun' was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited. Statement-II: Hindustan Shipyard Limited has a long history of building ships for the Indian Navy, including the successful delivery of several warships and submarines. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

• A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
• B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
• C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
• D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement 1 is correct as per fact 2. Statement 2 is incorrect because there is no mention in the fact list of Hindustan Shipyard Limited's history or previous deliveries to the Indian Navy.