Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Prahar is a liquid-fueled tactical missile with a range of 150 km.

2. It was successfully tested in 2011 from Chandipur.

   Choose the correct statement(s)

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

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 only

• Correct Answer: Option B) 2 only

• Statement 1: Prahar is a liquid-fueled tactical missile with a range of 150 km.

• This statement is incorrect. Prahar is actually a solid-fueled (not liquid-fueled) tactical missile. It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India as a surface-to-surface tactical missile. Its range is indeed approximately 150 km, but the fuel type mentioned is wrong.

• Statement 2: It was successfully tested in 2011 from Chandipur.

• This statement is correct. Prahar was successfully test-fired in July 2011 from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. The missile demonstrated the capability to carry different types of warheads and operate with precision.

• Additional information:

• Prahar fills the gap between the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system (with a range of 45 km) and the Prithvi ballistic missile (with a range of 350 km)

• The missile can be fired from mobile launchers and can carry various types of warheads

• It has high maneuverability and can be used for battlefield tactical applications