Sandhayak-Class Survey Vessel ‘Ikshak’ – Delivery 2025
Exam Level: UPSC / Defence Awareness | Content Type: Notes + MCQs
🚢 1️⃣ Delivery of ‘Ikshak’
On August 14, 2025, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd delivered the survey vessel ‘Ikshak’ to the Indian Navy in Kolkata.
🔱 ‘Ikshak’ means Guide
📌 Third vessel in the Sandhayak-class Survey Vessel (Large) series
⚓ 2️⃣ Sandhayak-Class Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Class Name | Sandhayak-class SVL |
| Total Ships | 4 |
| Largest Survey Vessels | Ever built in India |
| Primary Role | Hydrographic & Oceanographic Surveys |
📅 3️⃣ Previous Deliveries
- INS Sandhayak – December 4, 2023
- INS Nirdeshak – October 8, 2024
- INS Ikshak – August 14, 2025
- Final Vessel – Expected in 2026
🇮🇳 Strengthens India’s self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
📝 4️⃣ Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Question 1:
Which PSU delivered ‘Ikshak’?
A) HAL
B) MDL
C) GRSE
D) BEL
Answer: C
Explanation: GRSE built and delivered the vessel in Kolkata.
Which PSU delivered ‘Ikshak’?
A) HAL
B) MDL
C) GRSE
D) BEL
Answer: C
Explanation: GRSE built and delivered the vessel in Kolkata.
Question 2:
Meaning of ‘Ikshak’?
A) Protector
B) Guide
C) Leader
D) Vision
Answer: B
Explanation: Ikshak means “Guide”.
Meaning of ‘Ikshak’?
A) Protector
B) Guide
C) Leader
D) Vision
Answer: B
Explanation: Ikshak means “Guide”.
Question 3:
First ship of Sandhayak-class?
A) INS Ikshak
B) INS Nirdeshak
C) INS Sandhayak
D) INS Darshak
Answer: C
Explanation: INS Sandhayak was delivered in December 2023.
First ship of Sandhayak-class?
A) INS Ikshak
B) INS Nirdeshak
C) INS Sandhayak
D) INS Darshak
Answer: C
Explanation: INS Sandhayak was delivered in December 2023.
Question 4:
Primary role of Sandhayak-class vessels?
A) Anti-submarine warfare
B) Hydrographic & oceanographic research
C) Aircraft carrier operations
D) Submarine building
Answer: B
Explanation: Designed for hydrographic mapping & oceanographic studies.
Primary role of Sandhayak-class vessels?
A) Anti-submarine warfare
B) Hydrographic & oceanographic research
C) Aircraft carrier operations
D) Submarine building
Answer: B
Explanation: Designed for hydrographic mapping & oceanographic studies.
Question 5:
This project aligns with which initiative?
A) Digital India
B) Skill India
C) Atmanirbhar Bharat
D) Make in India (Automobiles)
Answer: C
Explanation: Indigenous shipbuilding supports Atmanirbhar Bharat.
This project aligns with which initiative?
A) Digital India
B) Skill India
C) Atmanirbhar Bharat
D) Make in India (Automobiles)
Answer: C
Explanation: Indigenous shipbuilding supports Atmanirbhar Bharat.
