Q. With reference to India’s first long-range hypersonic missile, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.Hypersonic missiles are defined by their ability to travel at speeds greater than Mach 5.
2.The successful development and testing of a hypersonic missile enables India to develop commercial aviation technologies.
3.The missile has been developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. Hypersonic missiles are defined as those that can travel at speeds of at least Mach 5, which is five times the speed of sound. The missile is designed to carry various payloads over a range exceeding 1,500 km, making it suitable for all branches of the Indian Armed Forces.
Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The successful development and testing of a hypersonic missile places India among an elite group of nations—such as the United States, Russia, and China—that possess this advanced military technology. This capability significantly enhances India’s defense readiness and technological prowess. The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Source: The Hindu
