UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-2

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    Consider the following statement in the context of Ballistic missile.
    1. A Ballistic missile is a missile that follows a sub-orbital ballistic flight path with the delivering one or more war heads to a predetermined target.
    2. A Ballistic missile trajectory consist of three parts the powered flight portion, the free-flight portion and re-entry phase.
    3. Ballistic missiles cannot be launched from fixed sites or mobile launchers.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 2           

    B)  2 and 3            

    C)  1 and 3           

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Statement 1 is correct. A Ballistic missile is a missile that follows a sub-orbital ballistic flight path. Statement 2 is also correct whereas Statement 3 is incorrect as Ballistic missiles can be launched from fixed sites or mobile launchers.


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