Missile Programme — Set 10
Defence GK · मिसाइल कार्यक्रम · Questions 91–100 of 160
India's Agni-V was designed to bring which country (that has nuclear weapons) into its range?
Correct Answer: B. China
With its 5,000+ km range, Agni-V is specifically designed to provide India with nuclear deterrence against China's key population and industrial centres. India's earlier Agni missiles (I, II, III) covered Pakistan and parts of China. Agni-V ensures that all of China, including Beijing and Shanghai, is within India's reach.
The K-5 SLBM under development for the Arihant-class submarines is expected to have what range?
Correct Answer: C. 5000+ km
K-5 is an under-development SLBM for Arihant-class submarines with an expected range of 5,000+ km. This would be India's longest-range SLBM, giving the submarine fleet genuine intercontinental strike capability. K-5 is part of India's long-term strategic deterrence development programme.
The 'Maneuverable Re-entry Vehicle' (MaRV) technology for Agni missiles allows:
Correct Answer: B. Steering the warhead during re-entry for greater accuracy
Maneuverable Re-entry Vehicle (MaRV) technology allows the missile's warhead to make course corrections during the re-entry phase (after it re-enters the atmosphere). This greatly improves the Circular Error Probable (CEP) — the accuracy metric. MaRV-equipped warheads can evade BMD interceptors due to their maneuverability.
India's ABHYAS target drone is used in conjunction with which type of missile testing?
Correct Answer: B. Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) testing as aerial target
ABHYAS (Aerial Target System) is a high-speed aerial target drone developed by DRDO for testing and evaluating Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems like Akash, QRSAM, and MRSAM. SAM systems need realistic high-speed aerial targets to demonstrate their intercept capability. ABHYAS simulates enemy aircraft and missiles.
Which milestone was achieved in Mission Divyastra (March 2024) related to Agni-V?
Correct Answer: C. Agni-V MIRV test (multiple warheads)
Mission Divyastra was India's first successful test of Agni-V with Multiple Independently targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRV) in March 2024. PM Narendra Modi announced this achievement, congratulating DRDO scientists. This made India the fourth country globally to operationally test MIRV capability on an ICBM-range missile.
The LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile) that India has shown interest in acquiring — it is developed by:
Correct Answer: C. USA
LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile) is developed by the USA (Lockheed Martin/DARPA). India has shown interest in potentially acquiring advanced long-range anti-ship missiles for naval platforms. India's own BrahMos already provides significant anti-ship capability but LRASM-type weapons offer different tactical options.
India's Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system successfully intercepted a target mimicking a 2,000 km range ballistic missile. This test was conducted in:
Correct Answer: B. 2009
India's Phase-I BMD interceptor test successfully intercepted a target simulating a 2,000 km range ballistic missile in 2009. The Advanced Air Defence (AAD) endo-atmospheric interceptor conducted this test from Abdul Kalam Island. India thus demonstrated the ability to intercept nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.
The BrahMos missile is assembled/manufactured in which Indian city?
Correct Answer: B. Nagpur
BrahMos missiles are assembled in Nagpur, Maharashtra at a dedicated BrahMos production facility (BrahMos Aerospace, Nagpur Division). Components are manufactured at various DRDO and industrial facilities. The Nagpur facility conducts final integration and quality testing before delivery to the armed forces.
India's TRISHUL missile was developed as a short-range SAM specifically for protection of:
Correct Answer: B. Naval ships
The Trishul short-range surface-to-air missile was initially developed for naval ship self-defence — to protect warships from low-altitude aerial threats like anti-ship missiles and aircraft. It was also considered for land-based point defence. Due to technical limitations, it was eventually cancelled in 2008.
Which propulsion technology used in BrahMos is described as an 'air-breathing' engine?
Correct Answer: C. Ramjet engine
BrahMos uses a ramjet engine as its sustainer (cruise phase) engine. Ramjets are 'air-breathing' engines — they draw air from the atmosphere for combustion rather than carrying oxidiser like rockets. This makes them lighter and more efficient for sustained high-speed cruise flight. BrahMos's ramjet enables its Mach 2.8 sustained speed.