Ballistic missiles vs cruise missiles; Agni-V vs BrahMos descriptions
Question
Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.
- 2.
Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are completely inverted. Statement 1 is wrong: cruise missiles are jet-propelled continuously, whereas ballistic missiles are rocket-powered initially and then follow an unpowered parabolic trajectory. Statement 2 is wrong: Agni-V is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), whereas BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q58
Subject
Science & Technology
Sub-topic
Defence Technology
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
DRDO Missile System Development / Ballistic vs Cruise Flight
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