Consider the following pairs: Weapon System-------------Type 1. Agni-V------------------Ballistic Missile 2. BrahMos----------- Cruise Missile 3. Astra-------------- Air-to-Air Missiles (AAM) 4. S-400---------------Anti-Tank Missile How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one pair

[B] Only two pairs

[C] Only three pairs

[D] All four pairs

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation – 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched.

Ballistic Missiles: These include a range of surface-to-surface missiles such as the Prithvi series and the Agni series, which vary from short-range to intercontinental ballistic missiles. For example, the Agni-V is an intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 5,500 to 8,000 km.
Cruise Missiles: These are designed to deliver a large warhead over long distances with high precision. India’s notable cruise missiles include the BrahMos, a supersonic cruise missile developed in collaboration with Russia, and the Nirbhay, a subsonic land-attack cruise missile.
Air-to-Air Missiles (AAM): These missiles are launched from aircraft to target other aircraft. Examples include the Astra missile, which has a range of 80-110 km.
Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM): These are designed to target and destroy incoming aerial threats. India uses various SAM systems, including the Akash and the S-400.

Source: DD News