Missiles of India — Set 2
Technology · भारत की मिसाइलें · Questions 11–20 of 70
The 'Shaurya' missile is a land-based version of which submarine-launched missile?
Correct Answer: A. Sagarika (K-15)
Shaurya is a canister-launched hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile. It is essentially the land version of the K-15 Sagarika missile. It can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.
Which missile is an anti-radiation missile developed to destroy enemy radars?
Correct Answer: A. Rudram-I
Rudram-I is India's first indigenous anti-radiation missile designed for the Air Force. It detects and targets enemy radio frequency sources like radar and communication sites. It is integrated into the Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets.
What is the sea-based version of the Prithvi missile called?
Correct Answer: C. Dhanush
Dhanush is a naval variant of the surface-to-surface Prithvi missile. it can be launched from ships and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. It is designed for use against sea-based or shore-based targets.
The 'Mission Shakti' test conducted in 2019 demonstrated India's capability in which field?
Correct Answer: D. Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Technology
Mission Shakti was a successful test of an indigenous ASAT missile that destroyed a live satellite in Low Earth Orbit. This made India the fourth country in the world to possess this technology. The test used a modified interceptor missile from the ballistic missile defense program.
Which missile system is used as the primary interceptor for India's Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) at high altitudes?
Correct Answer: A. Prithvi Air Defense (PAD)
PAD is an exo-atmospheric interceptor designed to intercept incoming missiles at high altitudes. It is part of the two-tier BMD system developed by DRDO. The lower altitude tier is handled by the AAD (Advanced Air Defense).
The 'Helina' missile is the helicopter-launched version of which missile?
Correct Answer: C. Nag
Helina stands for Helicopter-launched Nag, an anti-tank guided missile. It is designed for integration onto the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter. It has a longer range compared to the land-based Nag missile.
Which Agni series missile was the first to feature a canister-based launch system?
Correct Answer: D. Agni-V
Agni-V was the first missile in its family designed for canister launch. The canister system allows for higher mobility and reduced reaction time for launch. It also protects the missile from environmental degradation.
The 'Pralay' missile, recently tested, is a type of?
Correct Answer: A. Quasi-Ballistic Missile
Pralay is a short-range, surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile. It is designed to follow a low trajectory to evade enemy interceptors. It is based on technologies derived from Prithvi and the BMD program.
Which organization is primarily responsible for the research and development of Indian missiles?
Correct Answer: C. DRDO
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) designs and develops the majority of India's missile systems. It operates under the Ministry of Defense. Many of its labs, like DRDL and RCI, focus exclusively on missile technology.
What is the range of the Agni-P (Agni-Prime) missile?
Correct Answer: D. 1000-2000 km
Agni-Prime is a new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile with a range between 1000 and 2000 km. It is designed to replace older Agni-I and Agni-II missiles. It features advanced sensors and navigation systems.