Question 75 from UPSC CSE 2014 - Science and Technology

Question

With reference to Agni-IV Missile, consider the following statements:
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.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Correct Option: A. 1 only

Strategy: Evaluate each statement by verifying the missile's propellant type and operational range against known specifications.

Key Info: Agni-IV is an intermediate-range, nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

- **Range**: Approximately 3500–4000 km.
- **Payload**: Capable of carrying a one-tonne payload, including nuclear warheads.
- **Propellant**: Uses a two-stage solid propellant system, not liquid propellants.
- **Technology**: Incorporates composite rocket motor casings, advanced navigation and guidance systems, and a re-entry heat shield.
- **Series Position**: Its range is positioned between the Agni-III and Agni-V missiles.
- **Strategic Role**: Serves as a deterrent in India's strategic arsenal, supporting its credible minimum deterrence policy.

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Option B: 2 and 3 only

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Option C: 1 and 3 only

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Option D: 1, 2, and 3

With reference to Agni-IV Missile, consider the following statements: It is a surface-to-surface missile. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Agni-IV Missile, consider the following statements:

It is a surface-to-surface missile.

It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.

It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?