Maritime History MCQ — 2 Practice Questions with Answers

Explanation

INSV Kaundinya is named after the legendary 1st century Indian mariner Kaundinya, who is believed to have sailed to Southeast Asia and married Queen Soma of Funan (present-day Cambodia). The voyage is part of the Indian Navy's 'Voyage Across Time' initiative to showcase India's 5,000-year-old maritime heritage.

Explanation

In the 'sewn ship' technique, planks are stitched together using ropes rather than iron nails. The vessel is based on a 5th century CE merchant ship depicted in the murals of Cave 17 at the Ajanta Caves complex. INSV Kaundinya reached Muscat on January 14, 2026, completing the 18-day voyage.