Missiles of India — Set 7
Technology · भारत की मिसाइलें · Questions 61–70 of 70
Which missile was the first to be developed under the IGMDP?
Correct Answer: B. Prithvi
Prithvi was the first indigenously developed ballistic missile under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme. It is a short-range surface-to-surface missile. Prithvi-I was first tested in 1988.
What is the primary role of the 'Nag' missile?
Correct Answer: B. Anti-tank
Nag is a third-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile. It is designed to destroy enemy tanks in all weather conditions. It can be launched from land-based vehicles or helicopters.
Which missile is India's first indigenous long-range subsonic cruise missile?
Correct Answer: A. Nirbhay
Nirbhay is designed to carry nuclear warheads and has a range of over 1,000 km. It can fly at very low altitudes to avoid radar detection. It is the cruise missile equivalent of the US Tomahawk.
Which Agni series missile is classified as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)?
Correct Answer: B. Agni-V
Agni-V has a range of over 5,000 km, allowing it to reach targets across continents. It is a three-stage solid-fueled missile developed by DRDO. Its successful testing placed India in an elite group of nations with ICBM capability.
The 'Astra' missile is designed for which type of combat?
Correct Answer: B. Air-to-Air
Astra is India's first indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile. It is integrated into fighter aircraft like the Sukhoi-30 MKI. It is designed to engage and destroy highly maneuverable supersonic aerial targets.
Which missile is a naval version of the Prithvi missile?
Correct Answer: B. Dhanush
Dhanush is a surface-to-surface missile capable of being launched from ships. it is the naval variant of the Prithvi missile. It can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads for maritime strikes.
Who headed the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)?
Correct Answer: A. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the director of the IGMDP and is known as the 'Missile Man of India'. Under his leadership, India developed five major missiles: Prithvi, Agni, Akash, Nag, and Trishul. This program made India self-reliant in missile technology.
Which missile system is used for India's Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) at high altitudes?
Correct Answer: B. Prithvi Air Defense (PAD)
PAD is an interceptor missile designed to destroy incoming ballistic missiles in the exo-atmosphere. It is part of the multi-layered BMD system developed by DRDO. The system ensures protection against long-range nuclear threats.
The 'K' series of missiles like K-15 and K-4 are primarily intended for launch from?
Correct Answer: B. Submarines
The K-family of missiles are Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBMs). They are named after Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. These missiles complete India's nuclear triad, giving it the ability to launch nuclear weapons from sea.
The 'Akash' missile system is an indigenously developed medium-range surface-to-air missile system. What is its approximate range?
Correct Answer: B. 25 km
The Akash missile system, developed by DRDO, has a range of approximately 25-30 km and can engage targets at altitudes up to 20 km. It is India's first indigenously developed medium-range surface-to-air missile and has been inducted into both the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.