Successful development of first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust class

Consider the following statements regarding Successful Development of Indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine: 1. The engine was designed by DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE). 2. Azad Engineering, Hyderabad manufactured and assembled the engine. 3. The first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust class was handed over to Dr K Rajalakshmi Menon on July 22, 2025. How many of the above statements are correct?

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

Statement-1 is correct because GTRE is responsible for designing the engine (Fact #6). Statement-2 is correct because Azad Engineering was identified as Industry partner for manufacturing and assembly of the engine (Fact #7). Statement-3 is incorrect because the delivery actually occurred on July 22, 2026 (Fact #3).

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust class was handed over to Dr K Rajalakshmi Menon and Outstanding Scientist and Director GTRE Dr SV Ramanamurty by CEO Azad Engineering Shri Rakesh Chopdar. Statement-II: Azad Engineering, Hyderabad was identified as Industry partner for the manufacturing and assembly of the engine. 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 because it accurately reports who handed over the engine (Fact #10). Statement-2 is also correct, but it only explains why Azad Engineering was involved in manufacturing and assembly, not why they handed over the engine to Dr K Rajalakshmi Menon.