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With reference to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), consider the following statements:

I. All types of UAVs can do vertical Landing.

II. All types of UAVs can do automated hovering.

III. All types of UAVs can use battery only as a source of power supply.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All the three
  4. D.None
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. None

UAVs encompass a wide range of designs and capabilities. Not all UAVs are equipped for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL); many conventional fixed-wing designs require runways. Similarly, while hovering is a capability of many UAVs, especially multi-rotor types, it is not a universal feature across all designs. Furthermore, power sources vary significantly; while batteries are common for smaller and some larger UAVs, others utilize internal combustion engines or jet engines, especially for longer endurance or higher performance requirements.

Source: UPSC gs1 2025

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