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Which one of the following statements is correct in relation to the Indian Air Force?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”It has bases in many friendly countries.” option2=”It does not carry out joint exercises with any country.” option3=”It has a separate Maintenance Command.” option4=”No officer has ever been elevated to the rank of Marshal of the Indian Air Force.” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe statement that is correct in relation to the Indian Air Force is C) It has a separate Maintenance Command.
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\nThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is organised into several commands, each responsible for a specific area of operation or function. These include operational commands (like Western Air Command, Eastern Air Command, etc.) and functional commands such as Training Command, Maintenance Command, and Systems Command. The Maintenance Command is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of IAF’s aircraft, equipment, and other assets.
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\nRegarding the other statements:
\nA) The IAF operates from bases within India and can deploy to bases in friendly countries for joint exercises or specific operations, but it does not maintain permanent sovereign bases in many friendly countries.
\nB) The IAF regularly conducts joint exercises with air forces of various friendly countries (e.g., USA, France, UK, Oman, Russia, etc.) to enhance interoperability and mutual understanding.
\nD) Marshal of the Indian Air Force is the highest possible rank, an honorary rank equivalent to Field Marshal in the Army and Admiral of the Fleet in the Navy. As of 2024, only one officer, Arjan Singh, has been conferred this rank (in 2002).
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Which one of the following statements is correct in relation to the Indian Air Force? [amp_mcq option1=”It has bases in many friendly countries.” option2=”It does not carry out joint exercises with any country.” option3=”It has a separate Maintenance Command.” option4=”No officer has ever been elevated to the rank of Marshal of the Indian Air Force.” … <\/p>\n

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