Consider the following statements:
A cruise missile is a guided missile that carries an explosive payload and is propelled usually by a jet engine towards its target.
A ballistic missile follows a sub-orbital ballistic flightpath and is only guided during the relatively brief initial powered phase of flight and its course subsequently is governed by the laws of orbital mechanics and ballistics.
An unmanned aerial vehicle is used both as a weapon and also for reconnaissance.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A cruise missile is a guided missile that carries an explosive payload and is propelled usually by a jet engine towards its target.
A ballistic missile follows a sub-orbital ballistic flightpath and is only guided during the relatively brief initial powered phase of flight and its course subsequently is governed by the laws of orbital mechanics and ballistics.
An unmanned aerial vehicle is used both as a weapon and also for reconnaissance.
Important Questions on Science, Technology and Innovation
Consider the following statements:
1. Dhanush is a naval variant of the surface to surface Prithvi II Missile.
2. It has an operational range of 700 km.
3. It is capable of carrying both conventional as well as nuclear warheads.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
. CTBT was adopted in 1996, but it has still not entered into force.
. Only India and Pakistan have not signed the treaty.
. China and USA have signed it but have not ratified it.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
In the context of Indian defence. What is ‘Dhruv’?
With reference to the Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. It is a surface-to-surface missile.
2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.
3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Consider the following statements regarding NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty):
1. NPT aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology.
2. It was opened for signature in 1968, but entered into force in 1970.
3. Four UN member, India, Israel, Pakistan and South Sudan, have never joined the NPT.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
From which one of the following did India buy the Barak anti-missile defense systems?
