INS Viraat: Oldest aircraft carrier in service in world - Science & Technology
Q. Consider the following statements
1. INS Viraat is the oldest aircraft carrier in service in the world
2. It was purchased from former soviet Union
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 11 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
The Indian Navy purchased the vessel from great Britain in 1987.INS Viraat was completed and commissioned in 1959 as the Royal Navy's HMS Hermes and was transferred to India in 1987. She was commissioned on 12 May 1987.
