Q. Match the tactical missile interceptors and anti-satellite assets (Column A) with their corresponding operational domains (Column B):
Interceptor SystemOperational Characterization
I. Prithvi Air Defense (PAD) / PradyumnaA. Endo-atmospheric interceptor engineered to destroy threats in the lower atmosphere.
II. Advanced Air Defense (AAD) / AshwinB. Exo-atmospheric interceptor boasting a maximum altitude threshold of 80 km.
III. Prithvi Defense Vehicle (PDV)C. Advanced interceptor variant with an elevated altitude engagement capacity of 150 km.
IV. Prithvi Defense Vehicle Mk-2D. Specialized exo-atmospheric interceptor capable of destroying low earth orbit satellites.
Select the correct matching combination using the options below:

[A] I - B, II - A, III - C, IV - D

[B] I - A, II - B, III - D, IV - C

[C] I - B, II - C, III - A, IV - D

[D] I - D, II - A, III - C, IV - B

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • PAD handles high-altitude exo-atmospheric threats up to 80 km, while AAD targets threats inside the atmosphere (endo-atmospheric).
  • PDV updates legacy systems to clear targets up to 150 km, and PDV Mk-2 serves as India’s proven Anti-Satellite (ASAT) kinetic intercept weapon tested in Mission Shakti.
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