Consider the following statements with reference to India's Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system: 1. It's the most expensive Indian weapon system. 2. It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 3. It was first used during the Kargil War. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to India’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system:
1.It’s the most expensive Indian weapon system.
2.It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
3.It was first used during the Kargil War.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanations –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Pinaka system is considered cost-effective compared to other similar systems. Pinaka represents India’s first major export of an indigenous weapon system, with Armenia being an early customer and France showing interest. Pinaka is designed for “indirect area fire,” meaning it targets large areas rather than specific points.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The Pinaka MBRL was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), specifically by its Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE). The Pinaka system was first deployed during the Kargil War in 1999, where it played a crucial role in targeting enemy positions on mountain tops.

Source: The Hindu

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