Q. With reference to the Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), consider the following statements:
1.It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
2.Its purpose is to neutralize aerial threats like fighter jets and drones.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) has been developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Indian Navy to enhance India’s air defence capabilities. The VL-SRSAM is designed to neutralize various aerial threats, including fighter jets, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and sea-skimming targets at close ranges.
Source: Forum IAS
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