Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Trishul had a successful test reaching Mach 2 in 1992.

2. Maitri missile was a joint venture between DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries.

3. Maitri was designed to have a low-level, quick reaction capacity.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 and 3 only

• Correct Answer: Option A) 1 and 3 only

• Trishul had a successful test reaching Mach 2 in 1992 - True

• Trishul is an Indian short-range surface-to-air missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It did indeed have a successful test in 1992 where it reached Mach 2 speed. This statement is correct.

• Maitri missile was a joint venture between DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries - False

• The Maitri missile project was actually a joint venture between DRDO and MBDA of France, not Israel Aerospace Industries. This statement is incorrect.

• Maitri was designed to have a low-level, quick reaction capacity - True

• The Maitri missile was specifically designed as a quick reaction, low-level surface-to-air missile system to provide defense against aircraft, helicopters, and cruise missiles. This statement is correct.