Defense · Nuclear Submarines and Defense Doctrine
Consider the following statements regarding India's nuclear submarine capability: Statement I: Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) form a crucial component of a credible nuclear triad by ensuring second-strike capability. Statement II: SSBNs are primarily designed for conventional naval warfare roles such as anti-piracy operations and coastal surveillance. Statement III: India follows a 'No First Use' nuclear doctrine, which increases the strategic importance of survivable sea-based deterrence. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
- 2Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.✓
- 3Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
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Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
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