Question

Match the following missiles with their respective categories developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)

Short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile	Nag
Intermediate-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile	Agni
Short-range low-level surface-to-air missile	Prithvi
Third generation anti-tank missile	Trishul

• A. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
• B. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
• C. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
• D. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

• Prithvi: Short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile
  • The Prithvi missile is a tactical surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed to serve as the first missile under the IGMDP.
  • It is designed for quick deployment and has the capability to carry both nuclear and conventional warheads.
• Agni: Intermediate-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile
  • The Agni missile series constitutes a family of medium to intercontinental range ballistic missiles developed as part of the IGMDP.
  • Agni missiles are capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads and are designed for various ranges, including short, medium, and intermediate.
• Trishul: Short-range low-level surface-to-air missile
  • Trishul is a short-range, low-level surface-to-air missile developed to provide defense against low-level enemy aircraft, helicopters, and drones
  • It was designed to be highly mobile and effective for short-range air defense operations.
• Akash: Medium-range surface-to-air missile
  • Akash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft and missiles.
  • It provides air defense against threats including fighter jets, helicopters, drones, and subsonic cruise missiles.
  • Akash is known for its mobility and all-weather capability.
• Nag: Third generation anti-tank missile
  • Nag is a third-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile designed to destroy enemy tanks.
  • It is known for its "lock-on before launch" capability and can be launched from both land and air-based platforms.
  • Nag has been developed to operate in various terrains and weather conditions.