| With reference to China's first aircraft carrier Liaoning, consider the following statements- |
| 1. China commissioned its first aircraft carrier Liaoning on September 25, 2012 in the port city Dalian |
| 2. The 300 meter-long Liaoning is a refurbished and upgraded version of the Soviet aircraft carrier Varyag which China purchased from Ukraine. The Commissioning of the Liaoning makes China the seventh nation to have an aircraft carrier. Which of the following option is correct? |
A) Only 1
B) Only 1 and 3
C) Only 1 and 2
D) None of these
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c] The Chinese navy has completed sea trials for its first ever aircraft carrier in January 2014, further evidence of expanding sea power as the country's neighbours worry about its military ambitions. In November, 2013 state media reported a Chinese-built J-15 fighter jet took off from and landed on the Liaoning. Aircraft, naval vessels and submarines also participated in the Liaoning's tests. The trial run was also notable for a near-collision with an American ship, for which both sides blamed the other
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