With reference to India's defence aircraft: Pair | Description I. Dornier-228 | Maritime patrol aircraft II. IL-76 | Supersonic combat aircraft III. C-17 Globemaster III | Military transport aircraft

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Q: 108 (IAS/2025)
With reference to India's defence aircraft:
Pair | Description
I. Dornier-228 | Maritime patrol aircraft
II. IL-76 | Supersonic combat aircraft
III. C-17 Globemaster III | Military transport aircraft

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Based on the search results, the descriptions of the aircraft are as follows: I. Dornier-228: The Dornier 228 is indeed a maritime patrol aircraft. It is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft used for various missions, including maritime surveillance, border patrol, and search and rescue operations. II. IL-76: The Ilyushin Il-76 is not a supersonic combat aircraft. It is a multi-purpose, four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed for transporting heavy machinery and equipment. It is used for military transport and not for supersonic combat. III. C-17 Globemaster III: The C-17 Globemaster III is a military transport aircraft. It is a large, strategic and tactical airlifter used for transporting troops and cargo. Therefore, only pair I and III are correctly matched, making option 1 the correct choice.