Q. Consider the following statements related to the missiles developed under Integrated guided Missile Development Programme:
1.Prithvi – Surface to Surface short range cruise missile
2.Dhanush – Naval variant of Prithvi Missile
3.Akash – Short range Surface to Air Missile
4.Shaurya – Short range Surface to Surface ballistic missile.
Which of the above pair is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2

[B] 2, 3 and 4

[C] 2 and 4

[D] None

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Prithvi – Surface to surface short range ballistic missile,
  • Trishul – Short range surface to air missile.
  • Akash – medium range mobile surface to air defense system.
  • Dhanush – Naval variant of Prithvi Missile.
  • Shaurya – Short range surface to surface ballistic missile.

Source: ForumIAS

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