Correct Answer: Option A) 1 and 2 only
The Trishul missile is a short-range, quick reaction surface-to-air missile developed by India as part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP).
The first test was conducted in 1985 at Sriharikota as an unguided flight.
This statement is True. The initial development of the Trishul missile began in the early 1980s, and the first test flight was indeed conducted in 1985 at the Sriharikota Range (now known as Satish Dhawan Space Centre) as an unguided test to evaluate the basic aerodynamic performance.
Multiple successful tests were conducted from ITR in 2004.
This statement is True. In 2004, the Trishul missile underwent multiple successful tests at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. These tests were conducted to validate various parameters of the missile system including its guidance capabilities, maneuverability, and target acquisition.
The missile was officially inducted into Indian armed forces in 2005.This statement is False. Despite successful tests, the Trishul missile project faced significant technical challenges throughout its development. The project was officially closed in 2008 without formal induction into the armed forces. Instead, India opted to purchase other missile systems to fulfill the role originally intended for the Trishul.
