Question

Consider the following statements:

1. GAURAV is a glide bomb launched from the Su-30MKI platform.

2. It is classified under India’s missile-assisted release torpedo system.

   Choose the correct statement(s)

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• Correct Answer: Option A - 1 only

• GAURAV (Guided Accurately Unguided Ravage Attack Vehicle) is indeed a glide bomb that is launched from the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft platform.

• It is an air-to-surface guided weapon system developed by DRDO ( Defence Research and Development Organisation) that enables precision strikes against targets from a standoff distance. However, the second statement is incorrect.

• GAURAV is not classified under India's missile-assisted release torpedo system.

• The missile-assisted release torpedo system is a different category of weapon designed for anti-submarine warfare.

• India's missile-assisted release torpedo system is known as SMART (Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo), which is designed to engage underwater targets from a distance.