Missiles of India — Set 5
Technology · भारत की मिसाइलें · Questions 41–50 of 70
Which Indian missile is known as the 'Fire and Forget' anti-tank missile?
Correct Answer: A. Nag
Nag is a third-generation anti-tank guided missile with 'fire and forget' capability. Once launched, it uses its own guidance system to hit the target. It was developed to destroy heavy enemy armor even in day or night conditions.
The BrahMos missile is a joint venture between India and which other country?
Correct Answer: C. Russia
BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India and Russia. It is named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers. It is one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world currently in service.
Which Indian missile is India's first indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-Air missile?
Correct Answer: D. Astra
Astra is designed to be launched from fighter aircraft to destroy enemy targets at long ranges. It has been integrated with Sukhoi-30 MKI and other fighter jets. It uses advanced guidance and propulsion technology for high accuracy.
What is the range of the Agni-V missile, making it an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)?
Correct Answer: C. 5000-5500 km
Agni-V has a range of over 5000 kilometers, allowing it to reach targets across continents. It is a three-stage solid-fueled missile developed indigenous by DRDO. This missile is a key part of India's nuclear deterrence strategy.
The 'Mission Shakti' test conducted in 2019 demonstrated India's capability to destroy targets in which location?
Correct Answer: A. In outer space
Mission Shakti was a successful test of an Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile. It destroyed a live satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with high precision. This test made India the fourth nation in the world to possess this advanced technology.
Which missile is a land-based version of the K-15 (Sagarika) submarine-launched missile?
Correct Answer: A. Shaurya
Shaurya is a canister-launched hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile. It is essentially the land-based variant of the Sagarika missile. It provides the military with a high-speed strike capability from a mobile platform.
Which organization in India is primarily responsible for the development of missile technology?
Correct Answer: D. DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) designs and develops India's missile systems. It was established in 1958 by merging existing technical setups. DRDO works on various defense technologies to make India self-reliant.
The 'Nirbhay' missile developed by India is classified as which type of missile?
Correct Answer: D. Subsonic Cruise Missile
Nirbhay is an indigenous long-range subsonic cruise missile. It can fly at very low altitudes to evade enemy radar and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. It is designed to hit targets with high precision at a range of 1000 km.
Which missile is a naval version of the Prithvi-III missile?
Correct Answer: D. Dhanush
Dhanush is a surface-to-surface missile designed specifically for the Indian Navy. it can be launched from ships and is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. It is an important part of India's maritime defense.
Who is known as the 'Missile Man of India' for his leading role in the missile program?
Correct Answer: A. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the chief architect of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). He led the development of Agni and Prithvi missiles. He also served as the 11th President of India.