Question 1

What does IGMDP stand for in India's missile development context?

Accepted Answer

Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme. IGMDP stands for Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme. It was launched in 1983 under the leadership of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. The programme aimed to achieve self-sufficiency in missile technology by developing five missiles: Prithvi, Agni, Akash, Nag, and Trishul.

Question 2

Who is known as the father of India's missile programme and led the IGMDP?

Accepted Answer

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, known as the 'Missile Man of India,' led the IGMDP from its inception in 1983. He was the Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister and later became the Chairman of DRDO. He received the Bharat Ratna in 1997 and went on to serve as President of India from 2002 to 2007.

Question 3

The IGMDP of 1983 aimed to develop five missiles. Which of the following is NOT one of the five IGMDP missiles?

Accepted Answer

BrahMos. BrahMos is NOT one of the five IGMDP missiles. The five IGMDP missiles are: Prithvi (surface-to-surface), Agni (ballistic), Akash (surface-to-air), Nag (anti-tank), and Trishul (short-range surface-to-air). BrahMos is a separate joint venture between India and Russia, launched in 1998.

Question 4

Agni-I ballistic missile has an approximate range of:

Accepted Answer

700 km. Agni-I is a medium-range ballistic missile with a range of approximately 700 km. It uses solid propellant and can carry a payload of 1,000 kg (nuclear or conventional). Agni-I was first tested in 2002 and is now fully operational with the Indian Army's Strategic Forces Command.

Question 5

Agni-II ballistic missile has a range of approximately:

Accepted Answer

2000 km. Agni-II is a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) with a range of approximately 2,000-3,000 km. It is solid-fuelled for quick deployment. Agni-II was first tested in April 1999 and is deployed with India's Strategic Forces Command as a key element of nuclear deterrence.

Missile Programme — Set 1