Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) is a cruise missile capable of being launched from ships.
2.INS Arighaat is a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. An SLBM is a ballistic missile, not a cruise missile, and it is specifically designed to be launched from submarines, not ships. Ballistic missiles have a different trajectory compared to cruise missiles and are typically used for long-range nuclear delivery.
Statement 2 is correct. INS Arighaat is a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) and is part of India’s Arihant-class submarines. It is equipped with nuclear-capable ballistic missiles and serves as a strategic asset in India’s naval fleet.
Source: The Hindu
