General science UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

SONAR is mostly used by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Navigators

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Navigators”.

SONAR is primarily used in navigation, particularly by submarines and ships, for detecting objects underwater, mapping the seabed, and assisting in safe navigation.

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