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)
• **Sagarika (K-15) land variant** = canister-launched terrestrial version of submarine-based K-15. • **Hypersonic tactical capability** — Mach 7 speed; carries conventional/nuclear warheads; mobile platform delivery from canister system. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (K-4): 3500+ km SLBM, different range; C (Dhanush): Prithvi naval variant; D (Agni-I): medium-range ballistic, not derived from K-15.
Which missile is an anti-radiation missile developed to destroy enemy radars?
Correct Answer: A. Rudram-I
• **First indigenous anti-radiation missile** = NGARM (New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile) for Air Force suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD). • **RF-source targeting** — detects and destroys radar/communication sites via radio frequency seekers; integrated with Su-30 MKI fighters. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Astra): air-to-air missile; C (Pralay): quasi-ballistic surface-strike; D (Nag): anti-tank fire-and-forget.
What is the sea-based version of the Prithvi missile called?
Correct Answer: C. Dhanush
• **Dhanush** = naval variant of Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile; ship-launched anti-surface/anti-shore capability. • **Nuclear warhead compatible** — conventional/nuclear dual-capable; extends Navy's maritime strike range significantly. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Sagarika): submarine-based K-15; B (K-15): SLBM, separate program; D (Varunastra): anti-ship torpedo, not missile.
The 'Mission Shakti' test conducted in 2019 demonstrated India's capability in which field?
Correct Answer: D. Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Technology
• **ASAT (Anti-Satellite) capability** = 2019 successful test destroyed LEO satellite in low Earth orbit; 4th nation globally with ASAT. • **Modified BMD interceptor** — adapted ballistic missile defense platform; demonstrates precision terminal guidance and orbital mechanics mastery. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Anti-Tank): Nag/Helina role; B (Underwater): K-series submarine role; C (Hypersonic): Shaurya Mach 7, different purpose.
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)
• **Exo-atmospheric interceptor** = PAD destroys ballistic missiles outside Earth's atmosphere; first-layer defense in two-tier BMD. • **High-altitude operation** — 80+ km altitude interception; upper-tier system paired with AAD (Ashwin) endo-atmospheric layer. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (AAD): lower-altitude 15-30 km tier; C (Akash): air defense, not BMD; D (Barak-1): naval SAM, not BMD interceptor.
The 'Helina' missile is the helicopter-launched version of which missile?
Correct Answer: C. Nag
• **Helina = Helicopter-launched Nag** = airborne anti-tank variant with extended 7+ km range vs. land-based 4 km. • **Dhruv ALH integration** — fire-and-forget capability; operates from Advanced Light Helicopter platforms for anti-armor missions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Amogha): man-portable ATGM; B (Milan): older imported ATGM; D (Astra): air-to-air missile, not anti-tank.
Which Agni series missile was the first to feature a canister-based launch system?
Correct Answer: D. Agni-V
• **Canister launch system** = self-contained sealed unit; rapid deployment mobility and reduced reaction time to minutes. • **Environmental protection** — hermetically sealed storage preserves missile; concealment from satellite reconnaissance; first Agni with this feature. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Agni-III): truck-mobile but not canistered; B (Agni-II): open mobile launcher; C (Agni-I): road/rail mobile, pre-canister era.
The 'Pralay' missile, recently tested, is a type of?
Correct Answer: A. Quasi-Ballistic Missile
• **Quasi-ballistic hybrid** = 150-500 km range; combines ballistic trajectory with cruise characteristics for low-profile evasion. • **Interception avoidance** — variable trajectory adjustments; Prithvi/BMD tech integration; surface-to-surface tactical role. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Cruise): Nirbhay/BrahMos sustained low-altitude; C (Air-to-Air): Astra-type BVR role; D (Torpedo): underwater propulsion.
Which organization is primarily responsible for the research and development of Indian missiles?
Correct Answer: C. DRDO
• **DRDO (Defence R&D Organisation)** = Ministry of Defence agency; designs/develops all major missile systems indigenously. • **Specialized labs** — DRDL (Defence Research & Development Laboratory), RCI (Research Centre Imphāl); dedicate resources to missile propulsion/guidance. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (ISRO): space launch vehicles, not military; B (HAL): airframe manufacturing; D (BHEL): power generation equipment.
What is the range of the Agni-P (Agni-Prime) missile?
Correct Answer: D. 1000-2000 km
• **1000-2000 km range** = new-generation ballistic; bridges Agni-I and Agni-II capabilities in modern compact form. • **Modern avionics** — advanced inertial navigation; composite materials reduce mass; nuclear warhead-capable successor design. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (500-1000): tactical range; B (5000+): ICBM range of Agni-V; C (3000-4000): Agni-IV intermediate range.