Question

Which missile under the IGMDP was designed as a short-range, low-level, surface-to-air missile?

• A. Akash
• B. Trishul
• C. Nag
• D. Prithvi

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Trishul

• Correct Answer : Option B) Trishul

• Trishul was a short-range, low-level, surface-to-air missile developed under India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). It was designed to be a quick-reaction missile with a range of 9-12 km and was meant to provide air defense against low-flying aircraft and helicopters.

• The IGMDP was initiated in 1983 under the leadership of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and included the development of five key missile systems:

• Prithvi - Short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile

• Agni - Intermediate-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile

• Trishul - Short-range, low-level, surface-to-air missile

• Akash - Medium-range surface-to-air missile

• Nag - Third-generation anti-tank missile

• The other missiles have different purposes:

• Akash: Medium-range surface-to-air missile

• Nag: Anti-tank missile

• Prithvi: Surface-to-surface ballistic missile