Question

Consider the following statements

1. Gaurav glide bomb is capable of striking targets beyond 100 km.

2. It is a laser-guided munition used for precision targeting.

3. It can be launched from both manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

• Correct Answer: Option C - 1 and 3 only

• The Gaurav glide bomb is an indigenous precision-guided munition developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

• Statement 1 is correct: The Gaurav glide bomb is indeed capable of striking targets beyond 100 km. It has a range of approximately 100-120 km, allowing it to be released from a distance that keeps the launching aircraft outside enemy air defense systems.

• Statement 2 is incorrect: While the Gaurav bomb is a precision-guided munition, it uses GPS/INS (Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System) guidance rather than laser guidance. This allows it to hit targets with high accuracy regardless of weather conditions, unlike laser-guided munitions that can be affected by smoke, dust, or adverse weather.

• Statement 3 is correct: The Gaurav glide bomb can be launched from both manned fighter aircraft (like Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Tejas) and potentially from unmanned aerial vehicles with sufficient carrying capacity. This versatility increases its operational utility.