| Consider the following statements |
| 1. The DRDO developed two variants of Prithvi Missile. |
| 2. Prithvi II is equipped with features of maneuverability to deceive the enemy. |
| 3. Induction of Prithvi Missile enhances the capability of the Indian Army to attack multiple targets simultaneously. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
A) 2 and 3
B) Only 2
C) 1 and 3
D) All of these
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
[b] Prithvi (Sanskrit: means Earth) is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). It is deployed by India's Strategic Forces Command. The Prithvi missile project encompassed developing 3 variants for use by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy. The initial project framework of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program outlines the variants in the following manner. Prithvi I (SS-150) -Army Version (150 km (93 mi) range with a pay load of 1,000 kg) Prithvi II (SS-250) -Air Force Version (25.0 km (160 mi) range with a payload of 500 kg) Prithvi III (SS-350) - Naval Version (350 km (220 mi) range with a payload of 1000 kg)
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