Question

Which of the following are correct regarding IGMDP?

1. It included the development of five missile systems.

2. It was initiated under Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.

3. It aimed to attain self-sufficiency in missile technology.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 1 & 3
• C. 2 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1 & 3

• Correct Answer: Option B) 1 & 3

• The Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) was a Ministry of Defence programme focused on developing a comprehensive range of missiles in India.

• It included the development of five missile systems - True. IGMDP included the development of five key missile systems: Prithvi (surface-to-surface), Agni (ballistic missile), Trishul (surface-to-air), Akash (surface-to-air), and Nag (anti-tank guided missile).

• It was initiated under Dr. Vikram Sarabhai - False. The IGMDP was initiated in 1983 under the leadership of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, not Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. Dr. Sarabhai was instrumental in developing India's space program, but he passed away in 1971, well before IGMDP was launched.

• It aimed to attain self-sufficiency in missile technology - True. The primary goal of IGMDP was to enable India to develop its missile systems indigenously and reduce dependency on foreign technology. It was a strategic move toward self-reliance in defense technology.