With reference to the Zorawar Light Tank, consider the following statements:
1. It is an amphibious combat vehicle jointly developed by the DRDO and Larsen & Toubro.
2. It was primarily designed to replace India's aging fleet of heavy Arjun Main Battle Tanks in the western desert sectors.
3. The development of the tank was expedited to counter the deployment of Chinese Type 15 tanks along the Line of Actual Control.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

With reference to the Zorawar Light Tank, consider the following statements:
1. It is an amphibious combat vehicle jointly developed by the DRDO and Larsen & Toubro.
2. It was primarily designed to replace India's aging fleet of heavy Arjun Main Battle Tanks in the western desert sectors.
3. The development of the tank was expedited to counter the deployment of Chinese Type 15 tanks along the Line of Actual Control.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

C) 1 and 3 only — Statement 2 is incorrect: The Zorawar is a specialized 25-tonne light tank designed specifically for high-altitude mountain warfare (like in Ladakh), not as a replacement for the 68-tonne Arjun MBT which operates in the plains and desert sectors. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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