INS Viraat was not indigenous; Agni-P is a canisterised missile with a range up to 2000 km; canisterisation improves missile readiness.
Consider the following statements. 1. INS Viraat is India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-I). 2. Agni-P is a canisterised missile that has a range of upto 2000 km. 3. Canisterisation of missiles reduces the time required to launch the missile while improving the storage and ease of handling. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024 · Topic: Missile Systems and Strategic Weapons-Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ballistic missiles (India's Indigenous Missile Development Programs (e.g., Agni, Prithvi, BrahMos, Akash))
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Answer: C. 2, 3
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