Missiles of India — Set 1
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Which Indian missile is the first to be developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)?
Correct Answer: A. Prithvi
• **IGMDP (1983)** = Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme launched in 1983. • **Prithvi** — surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile; foundation of India's indigenous missile capability. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Agni): later program; C (Akash): air-defense system; D (Nag): anti-tank missile.
What is the primary classification of the 'BrahMos' missile?
Correct Answer: C. Supersonic Cruise Missile
• **Supersonic cruise missile** = fastest operational cruise missile globally, Mach 2.8+ speed. • **India-Russia joint venture** — co-developed by Defence Ministry; deployable from submarines, ships, aircraft, land platforms. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Ballistic): ballistic missiles follow arc trajectory unlike cruise; B (Anti-Tank): designed for strategic strikes; D (Air Defence): defensive system, not offensive.
Which Indian missile is categorized as a third-generation 'fire and forget' anti-tank guided missile?
Correct Answer: D. Nag
• **Fire-and-forget capability** = requires no guidance after launch; independent target tracking via imaging IR seeker. • **Anti-tank design** — destroys main battle tanks day/night in all-weather conditions; mounted on NAMICA carrier platform. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Amogha): man-portable system; B (Pradyumna): exo-atmospheric interceptor; C (Helina): helicopter-launched anti-tank variant.
The 'Astra' missile is designed for which type of engagement?
Correct Answer: A. Air-to-Air
• **Beyond Visual Range (BVR)** = first indigenous air-to-air missile; engages targets beyond pilot's eyesight. • **Fighter integration** — integrated with Su-30 MKI and other combat aircraft; operates across multiple altitudes and ranges. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Surface-to-Surface): land-attack role like Nirbhay; C (Surface-to-Air): defensive like Akash; D (Anti-Satellite): special role like Mission Shakti.
What is the maximum range of the Agni-V missile, making it an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)?
Correct Answer: C. 5000-5500 km
• **5000+ km range** = intercontinental capability; reaches targets across continents and oceans. • **Three-stage solid-fuel design** — DRDO-developed indigenous ICBM; enhances strategic nuclear deterrence posture. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (1000-2000): Agni-I/II medium-range; B (3000-4000): Agni-IV intermediate range; D (7000-8000): beyond operational range claims.
Which missile is a medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) developed jointly by DRDO and Israel?
Correct Answer: C. Barak-8
• **India-Israel collaboration** = Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) joint project with Israel Aerospace Industries. • **Dual-platform deployment** — naval version protects warships; land variant (MRSAM) defends ground installations from aircraft/missiles. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Maitri): limited scope air defense; B (Trishul): discontinued IGMDP program; D (Akash): indigenous system, no Israel partnership.
The 'Nirbhay' missile developed by India falls under which category?
Correct Answer: D. Subsonic Cruise Missile
• **Subsonic cruise design** = long-range indigenously developed; 1000+ km range with nuclear warhead capability. • **Low-altitude evasion** — flies below radar threshold; solid rocket booster launches then turbojet sustains cruise phase. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Ballistic): follows parabolic arc; B (Anti-Radiation): targets radars like Rudram-I; C (Hypersonic): Mach 5+, not Nirbhay's subsonic speed.
Which missile is specifically designed as a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile to replace Prithvi?
Correct Answer: A. Prahaar
• **150 km range** = quick-reaction tactical ballistic missile; fills gap between Pinaka MLRS and Prithvi. • **All-weather accuracy** — highly precise strike capability; mobile launch platform with rapid deployment in minutes. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Pralay): quasi-ballistic with low trajectory; C (Shaurya): hypersonic 750-1500 km; D (Sagarika): submarine-launched K-15.
What does the 'K' stand for in the K-series missiles like K-15 and K-4?
Correct Answer: C. Kalam
• **Kalam naming** = honors Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Missile Man of India and IGMDP architect. • **Submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM)** — K-15 (1500 km) and K-4 (3500+ km) complete India's nuclear triad with sea-based deterrent. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Kaveri): river system; B (Kaveripattinam): ancient port; D (Kshatriya): warrior caste, no missile connection.
Which Indian missile is a supersonic surface-to-air missile with a range of around 25 km?
Correct Answer: D. Akash
• **25-30 km range** = medium-range air defense system for Army and Air Force; covers 20 km altitude ceiling. • **Multi-target capability** — tracks and engages multiple aircraft simultaneously via ramjet propulsion for sustained supersonic speed. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Trishul): discontinued IGMDP low-level SAM; B (PAD): exo-atmospheric interceptor; C (Maitri): limited scope air defense.