Missile Programme — Set 7
Defence GK · मिसाइल कार्यक्रम · Questions 61–70 of 160
Which country supplied India the Styx (P-15) anti-ship missiles used in the 1971 Operation Trident?
Correct Answer: D. USSR
The Styx (P-15) anti-ship missiles used in the 1971 Operation Trident were supplied by the Soviet Union (USSR). These missiles were mounted on Soviet-supplied Vidyut-class (OSA-class) missile boats. The 1971 use of these missiles was the first combat use of anti-ship missiles in the Indian Ocean region.
India's Nirbhay cruise missile is comparable to which American missile?
Correct Answer: B. Tomahawk
India's Nirbhay subsonic cruise missile is comparable to the American Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile (TLAM). Both are long-range (1,000+ km), subsonic, low-altitude cruise missiles for deep-strike missions. Nirbhay has a range of approximately 1,000-1,500 km and can be launched from ships, submarines, aircraft, and ground vehicles.
The Akash missile system achieved Full Operational Clearance (FOC) for Indian Air Force deployment in which year approximately?
Correct Answer: C. 2014
Akash achieved Full Operational Clearance (FOC) for Indian Air Force use around 2014-2015. The Indian Army inducted Akash around 2012. Akash-NG (Next Generation) development was initiated later to address limitations of the original Akash. India has exported Akash to Vietnam and other countries.
The Nag missile carrier vehicle (NAMICA) is based on which infantry fighting vehicle?
Correct Answer: C. BMP-II (Sarath IFV)
NAMICA (Nag Missile Carrier) is based on the BMP-II tracked infantry fighting vehicle chassis (Indian version: Sarath). It can carry up to eight Nag missiles in a retractable launcher. The BMP-II-based carrier gives NAMICA good cross-country mobility to accompany armoured formations.
What is the primary difference between a ballistic missile and a cruise missile?
Correct Answer: B. Ballistic missiles follow a parabolic/suborbital trajectory; cruise missiles fly at constant altitude like an aircraft
The primary difference is the flight trajectory: ballistic missiles are propelled into a high-arcing suborbital trajectory (like a projectile) and then fall to their target; cruise missiles fly at low altitudes throughout their flight using aerodynamic lift, like a pilotless aircraft. Both can carry nuclear warheads. Speed varies independently.
Which generation of Agni missile first used solid propellant?
Correct Answer: D. Both Agni-I and II use solid fuel
Both Agni-I and Agni-II use solid propellant motors, unlike the early Prithvi series which used liquid fuel. Solid propellant offers significant advantages: faster launch preparation, better field storage, and reduced logistics requirements. The shift to solid fuel starting with Agni-I was a major technological advance.
India's indigenous anti-radiation missile (designed to destroy enemy radar) is:
Correct Answer: B. Rudram-1 (NGARM)
Rudram-1 (also called NGARM — New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile) is India's first indigenously developed anti-radiation missile. It is air-launched from Su-30 MKI aircraft and home onto enemy radar emissions to destroy air defence radars. It was first successfully tested in October 2020.
Which Indian missile, tested in 2021, is specifically designed for the Indian Navy's destroyers and frigates?
Correct Answer: D. VL-SRSAM
VL-SRSAM (Vertically Launched Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile) is developed by DRDO specifically for Indian Navy warships. It provides point defence for warships against subsonic aerial threats. VL-SRSAM was successfully tested in 2021 and is intended for Indian Navy's new destroyers and frigates.
The BrahMos missile was first successfully test-fired from a Su-30 MKI aircraft in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2017
The first successful test of BrahMos from a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft was conducted on November 22, 2017 over the Bay of Bengal. This gave India a very long-range (800+ km with aircraft stand-off range added) precision strike capability. The air-launched BrahMos significantly extended India's strike reach.
India has sold BrahMos missiles to which country (as of 2022)?
Correct Answer: C. Philippines
India signed a deal to supply BrahMos missiles to the Philippines in January 2022, marking the first major export of BrahMos. The Philippines ordered the Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile System equipped with BrahMos. This deal was valued at approximately USD 375 million and opened the door for BrahMos exports globally.