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Name the nuclear capable missile which has been successfully tested by india on March 14, 2016
A
Prithvi-II
B
Agni-I
C
Agni-II
D
Dhanush
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India Successfully Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile Prithvi-II | Why It’s a Big Deal | The Quint-YouTube.

Detailed explanation-2: -By India Today Web Desk: India successfully test-launched the nuclear-capable Agni-V missile that can strike targets at ranges beyond 5, 000 kilometres with a very high degree of accuracy.

Detailed explanation-3: -When was the launch of Agni-5 carried out? The launch was carried out on December 15, 2022 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Agni-V project is aimed at boosting India’s nuclear deterrence against China which is known to have missiles like Dongfeng-41 having ranges between 12, 000-15, 000 km. Agni-V can bring almost the entire Asia including the northernmost part of China as well as some regions in Europe under its striking range.

Detailed explanation-5: -Agni 5 is road-mobile and can be transported by a truck and launched via a canister. The missile is can be equipped with the MIRV capable of carrying multiple warheads.

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