Question

Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

• A. Prithvi missile is a family of strategic surface-to-surface long-range ballistic missiles.
• B. Akash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile which flies at sub-sonic speeds.
• C. Trishul is India’s third generation anti-tank missile with Imaging Infra-Red guidance.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

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

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.