Missiles of India — Set 3
Technology · भारत की मिसाइलें · Questions 21–30 of 70
Which missile is an indigenous short-range surface-to-air missile (SRSAM) for the Indian Navy?
Correct Answer: A. VL-SRSAM
• **VL-SRSAM (Vertical Launch SRSAM)** = short-range naval air defense; indigenous DRDO development for close-range threats. • **360-degree coverage** — rapid-fire capability; vertical launch allows omnidirectional engagement; integrated into modern Navy platforms. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Barak-8): medium-range LRSAM with Israel; C (Akash): medium-range Army/IAF system; D (Trishul): discontinued IGMDP program.
The BrahMos missile is named after which two rivers?
Correct Answer: C. Brahmaputra and Moskva
• **Brahmaputra (India) + Moskva (Russia)** = nomenclature symbolizes Indo-Russian strategic partnership in missile development. • **Joint venture significance** — combines Indian geography with Russian river; reflects collaborative defense technology production. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Ganga-Volga): Volga not used; B (Indus-Neva): different rivers; D (Yamuna-Don): regional rivers, no India-Russia symbolism.
Which Indian missile is designed to target enemy submarines from a long distance using a torpedo?
Correct Answer: D. SMART
• **SMART (Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo)** = air-delivered torpedo delivery system; extends ASW range dramatically. • **Anti-submarine warfare** — missile carries torpedo far offshore then releases into water; dramatically increases coverage vs. direct drop ASW. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Varunastra): self-propelled heavyweight torpedo; B (Nirbhay): cruise missile for land targets; C (Shakti): generic term, no specific system.
What is the name of the anti-tank missile that can be launched from the barrel of the Arjun tank?
Correct Answer: A. SAMHO
• **SAMHO (Cannon-Launched ATGM)** = fires from Arjun MBT 120mm gun barrel; dual-purpose anti-armor/anti-helicopter. • **Direct integration** — barrel-launched; targets modern battle tanks and low-altitude rotorcraft; utilizes main gun tube as launch platform. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (Nag): separate fire-and-forget, not barrel-fired; C (Amogha): man-portable system; D (Milan): older imported ATGM.
Which of the following missiles is not part of the original five missiles under IGMDP?
Correct Answer: C. BrahMos
• **IGMDP original five** = Prithvi, Agni, Akash, Trishul, Nag (completed 2008). • **BrahMos later addition** — separate India-Russia joint project; developed after IGMDP completion; not part of original five-missile mandate. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Agni): core IGMDP program missile; B (Prithvi): first IGMDP missile; D (Nag): one of original five systems.
The 'Amogha' series of missiles are primarily used as?
Correct Answer: C. Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
• **Anti-tank guided missile series** = indigenous Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) development; infantry-portable configuration. • **Multi-range capability** — man-portable or vehicle-mounted variants; high accuracy at varying tactical ranges; operator-guided system. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Anti-Satellite): specialized ASAT role; B (Air Defense): Akash/VL-SRSAM role; D (Cruise): Nirbhay subsonic platform.
Which Indian missile uses a liquid-fuel engine in its first stage?
Correct Answer: D. Prithvi
• **Liquid-propulsion twin-engine system** = Prithvi unique propulsion; derived from SLV-3 launch vehicle technology. • **Legacy technology contrast** — older dual-motor design; modern Agni series use solid-fuel for improved storage/handling logistics efficiency. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Agni-I): solid-fuel single-stage; B (Shaurya): hypersonic solid propellant; C (Agni-V): three-stage solid-fuel ICBM.
What is the name of the air-launched version of the BrahMos missile?
Correct Answer: A. BrahMos-A
• **BrahMos-A (air-launched variant)** = integrated with Su-30 MKI fighter platform; modified airframe/booster. • **Precision strike capability** — high-speed supersonic delivery from fighter aircraft; extends IAF offensive range significantly. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B (BrahMos-NG): next-generation development; C (BrahMos-M): mobile variant; D (BrahMos-II): hypersonic future version.
The 'Pradyumna' interceptor is designed to engage threats in which atmosphere?
Correct Answer: C. Exo-atmospheric
• **Exo-atmospheric interception** = Pradyumna PAD system; destroys ballistic missiles beyond atmosphere threshold. • **First-line defense layer** — upper-tier BMD system; targets incoming threats before atmospheric entry; paired with endo-atmospheric Ashwin layer. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Endo-atmospheric): Ashwin 15-30 km altitude tier; B (Stratosphere): atmospheric layer, not BMD context; D (Troposphere): lowest layer, ground-based SAM role.
Which Agni missile has a range of 700-1200 km and is mobile-launched?
Correct Answer: D. Agni-I
• **700-1200 km range** = short-to-medium ballistic capability; first Agni series field-deployed system. • **Mobile platform deployment** — road/rail-mobile transporter-erector-launcher (TEL); survivability through constant movement. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A (Agni-III): 2500-3500 km; B (Agni-V): 5000+ km ICBM; C (Agni-IV): 4000 km intermediate-range.