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Missile Technology — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements regarding India's Agni-V missile is/are correct? 1. It is a two-stage solid-fueled ballistic missile. 2. It has a range of over 5000 km. 3. It is capable of carrying Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs). Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the BrahMos missile: 1. It is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India and Russia. 2. It is primarily an air-to-air missile. 3. India's membership in the MTCR has allowed for its extended range variants and export to other countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

Which of the following missile defense systems is designed primarily for intercepting short-range rockets and artillery shells, notably used by Israel?

Q4medium

Consider the following statements regarding Hypersonic Weapons: 1. They travel at speeds greater than Mach 5. 2. Hypersonic Cruise Missiles (HCMs) are typically powered by scramjet engines. 3. They are easily intercepted by current conventional missile defense systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5easy

Which of the following is NOT a component of India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)?

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