Consider the following statements about Prithvi-II Missile: 1. It is Surface-to-Surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM).2. The missile is powered by liquid propulsion twin engines.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Prithvi-II Missile:

The night trial of Prithvi-II has been conducted successfully. It is a Surface-to-Surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM).
It has been developed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). Its range is 350 kms.
It is capable of carrying 500-1,000 kg of warheads. The missile is capable of striking targets with a very high degree of precision.
The missile is powered by liquid propulsion twin engines. The missile also uses an advanced inertial guidance system with manoeuvring trajectory to hit its target.

Source: EPIC June 2022