Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Agni – 5 Missile”:
1.It is an ingeniously built advanced surface-to-air ballistic missile.
2.It is developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Agni-5 is an ingeniously built advanced surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).

  • It is a fire-and-forget missile, which cannot be stopped without an interceptor missile.
  • The missile has the capability of hitting targets beyond the range of 5000 km and is crucial for India’s self-defense systems.

Source: FORUMIAS