[PSSSB Restorer & Lab. Assistant (Agri), 2023]
7. Which institution builds the K9-Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzers?
DRDO
HAL
Larsen & Toubro
BHEL
Correct Answer :
Larsen & Toubro
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational company, is responsible for building the K9-Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzers. These howitzers are based on the South Korean K9 Thunder and are manufactured in India under the "Make in India" initiative. They are a key addition to the Indian Army's artillery modernization program.