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Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

APrithvi missile is a family of strategic surface-to-surface long-range ballistic missiles.

BAkash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile which flies at sub-sonic speeds.

CTrishul is India’s third generation anti-tank missile with Imaging Infra-Red guidance.

DNone of the above

Answer:

C. Trishul is India’s third generation anti-tank missile with Imaging Infra-Red guidance.

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Prithvi (missile)
  • Prithvi is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). 
  • These missiles are named after the Prithvi, which means "earth" in Sanskrit.
  • There are several variants of the Prithvi missile, including Prithvi-I, Prithvi-II and Prithvi-III
  • The range of Prithvi missiles varies depending on the specific variant.
  • Prithvi-I, for example, has a range of approximately 150 kilometers, while Prithvi-III has an extended range of around 350 kilometers.

Akash 

  • Akash is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by the DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
  • The Akash missile system can target aircraft up to 30 km (19 mi) away.
  • It has the capability to neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles as well as ballistic missiles

Trishul

  • Trishul is a short-range, quick-reaction, surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by DRDO as part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
  • It is designed to engage and destroy a variety of aerial threats, including enemy aircraft, helicopters, and drones. 
  • It can also be used as an anti-sea skimmer from naval ship against low flying missile, attack helicopter and aircraft.
  • The missile is equipped with an onboard guidance system that uses radar and other sensors to track and intercept targets.

 


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