2017 · Q105
Which one of the following statements is correct in relation to the Indian Air Force ?
General KnowledgeDefence and Security
- AIt has bases in many friendly countries.
- BIt does not carry out joint exercises with any country.
- CIt has a separate Maintenance Command,
- DNo officer has ever been elevated to the rank of Marshal of the Indian Air Force.
Explanation
The IAF has seven commands including a separate Maintenance Command (HQ Nagpur) — so C is correct. It has no bases in ‘many friendly countries’ (A), it conducts joint exercises abroad (B), and Arjan Singh was elevated to Marshal of the IAF in 2002 (D). A third-party set-A key says A, but the facts support C; the stored key is retained. Hence C.