Q. With reference to Precision strike weapons, consider the following statements:
1.The SCALP missile is a surface-to-surface cruise missile.
2.The HAMMER is a precision-guided munition designed for short-range engagements.
3.Loitering munitions are drone systems capable of identifying and neutralising targets autonomously.
4.The METEOR missile is designed primarily for ground attack operations in electronic warfare environments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 3 only

[D] 2, 3 and 4 only

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. The SCALP (Storm Shadow) is air-launched, not surface-launched, and has a range of ~450 km, not over 1,000 km.

  • Statement 2 is correct. HAMMER is a precision-guided, stand-off munition with a range of 50–70 km, suitable for short- to mid-range precision strikes.
  • Statement 3 is correct. Loitering munitions, also known as kamikaze drones, can hover over target areas and autonomously or remotely destroy threats.
  • Statement 4 is incorrect. METEOR is an air-to-air missile, not for ground attack; it is a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) effective in electronic warfare but not for ground targets.

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