Question

Which of the following statements about Prithvi-1 are correct?

1. It uses solid fuel propulsion.

2. It was inducted into the Indian Army in 1994.

3. It has a range of 150 km.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 & 3

• Correct Answer: Option B) 2 & 3

• Prithvi-1 is one of India's indigenous missile systems developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). Let's analyze each statement:

• It uses solid fuel propulsion - This statement is incorrect. Prithvi-1 uses liquid fuel propulsion, not solid fuel. It is powered by a single-stage liquid-fueled engine that uses a combination of oxidizers and fuel.

• It was inducted into the Indian Army in 1994 - This statement is correct. The Prithvi-1 missile was formally inducted into the Indian Army in 1994 as a battlefield support tactical missile.

• It has a range of 150 km - This statement is correct. Prithvi-1 was designed to have a range of approximately 150 km and can carry a payload of about 1,000 kg, which can be conventional or nuclear warheads.

• Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct, making Option B (2 & 3) the right answer.

• Additional information:

• Prithvi-1 was the first missile developed under India's IGMDP

• It was primarily designed for battlefield tactical use by the Indian Army

• Later versions of Prithvi missiles include Prithvi-2 (for Air Force) and Prithvi-3 (for Navy, also called Dhanush)

• Unlike Prithvi-1, some other Indian missiles like Agni and some versions of Prithvi-2 do use solid propellants