Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Pralay missile is designed to be nuclear capable.

2. It is road-mobile and conventionally armed.

   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

• The Pralay missile is a surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Regarding the statements in the question:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. While Pralay has significant payload capacity, it is specifically designed as a conventional missile, not a nuclear-capable one. It uses a solid-propellant rocket motor and has been developed for conventional warfare scenarios.

• Statement 2 is correct. Pralay missile is indeed road-mobile, which gives it tactical flexibility and makes it harder to target in conflict situations. It is mounted on a mobile launcher system that can travel on various terrains. Additionally, it is conventionally armed, designed to carry conventional warheads rather than nuclear ones.

• Key specifications of Pralay missile:

• Range: 150-500 km

• Deployment: Road-mobile platform

• Guidance: Composite navigation system with advanced technologies

• Warhead: Conventional

• Special features: Ability to change its path after covering a certain range in flight