Consider the following statements:
1. In November, 2006, DRDO successfully conducted the interception test usi

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Consider the following statements:
1. In November, 2006, DRDO successfully conducted the interception test using Prithvi-II missile.
2. Prithvi-II is a surface-to-surface missile and can be deployed to guard the metros against air attacks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Statement 1: In November 2006, DRDO successfully conducted the first interception test as part of India's Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) program. The interceptor missile used was the Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) missile, which is a modified version of the Prithvi-II missile. It successfully intercepted a 'hostile' Prithvi-II missile. Therefore, this statement is correct.

Statement 2: Prithvi-II is primarily a surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile. However, a modified version, the Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) missile, was developed as an endo-atmospheric interceptor for the BMD system. This system is designed to protect vital assets and population centers (like metros) from incoming ballistic missiles, which are a form of air attack. So, while Prithvi-II itself is an offensive missile, its variant can be deployed for defensive purposes against air attacks. Therefore, this statement is also correct.

Since both statements are correct, option C is the right answer.

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements: 1. In November, 2006, DRDO successfully conducted the interception test using Prithvi-II missile. 2. Prithvi-II is a surface-to-surface missile and can be deployed to guard the metros against air attacks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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