Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Centurion tank, PT-76 and OT-62 TOPAS played a crucial role in the Battle of Basantar.
2. The Tiger Cat missile system introduced in the Army in 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: The Centurion tank, with a four-man crew, was pivotal in the 1971 India-Pakistan war, notably in the Battle of Basantar and operations in the eastern sector. The OT-62 TOPAS, an amphibious APC from Poland and Czechoslovakia, also contributed significantly in the same battle. The Tiger Cat missile system, a mobile version of the British Sea Cat, was introduced in 1972 for air defense, weighing 68 kg. The Soviet-era PT-76 tank, weighing 14.6 tonnes and known for its amphibious capabilities, supported Indian armored divisions primarily in the eastern sector.