UPSC Prelims 2003·GS1·science-and-technology·defence

With reference to Indian defence, which one of the following statements is correct?

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  1. AWith the induction of Prithvi II, the IAF is the only air force in the world with surface-to-surface ballistic missiles under its command
  2. BSukhoi-30 MKI jet fighters can launch air-to-air and air-to-surface precision missiles
  3. CTrishul is a supersonic surface-to-air missile-vith a range of 30 km
  4. DThe indigenously built INS Prabal can launch surface-to-surface missilesCorrect

Explanation

The correct option is D because INS Prabal is a Veer class corvette of the Indian Navy that was indigenously built and is equipped with the capability to launch surface to surface missiles, specifically the Russian Kh 35 Uran missiles. Regarding the other options: Option A is incorrect because several other air forces, such as those of China and Russia, also have ballistic missiles under their command. Option B is incorrect because while the Sukhoi 30 MKI is highly advanced, the statement was considered technically incomplete or incorrect in the context of the specific exam year compared to the definitive nature of Option D. Option C is incorrect because Trishul is a short range surface to air missile with a range of approximately 9 km, not 30 km.
science-and-technology: With reference to Indian defence, which one of the following statements is correct?

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