Q1. With reference to the Pralay missile, consider the following statements:
- It is an indigenously developed short-range, surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile.
- It uses a solid-fuel rocket motor and is launched from a mobile land-based platform.
- Its manoeuvrability during flight makes its trajectory less predictable than that of conventional ballistic missiles.
- It is primarily designed to deliver nuclear warheads against strategic targets.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer: (c) Only three
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Correct: Pralay is an indigenously developed short-range, surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile.
- Statement 2 is Correct: It uses solid-fuel propulsion and a mobile land-based launcher.
- Statement 3 is Correct: Its ability to manoeuvre during flight makes interception by conventional ballistic missile defence systems more difficult.
- Statement 4 is Incorrect: It is designed for conventional precision strikes, not primarily for nuclear delivery.
