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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile was recently test fired by Pakistan?
A
Shaheen-III
B
Ghaznavi
C
Ababeel
D
Harbah
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pakistan on Thursday conducted a successful flight test of the Shaheen-1A surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

Detailed explanation-2: -No PR-33/2022-ISPR Pakistan today conducted successful flight test of Shaheen-III surface to surface ballistic missile. The test flight was aimed at re-validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Shaheen-I (Hatf-4) is a single-stage, solid-fuel, dual-capable, short-range ballistic missile with a maximum range of 650 km that has been in service since 2003. The Shaheen-I is carried on a four-axle, road-mobile TEL similar to the one used for the Ghaznavi.

Detailed explanation-4: -Agni missiles and their range Agni-6 is also said to be under development with a range starting 8000 km.

Detailed explanation-5: -With a range of 150 to 500 km, ‘Pralay’ is powered with solid propellant rocket motor and other new technologies. The missile guidance system includes state-of-the-art navigation and integrated avionics, PTI reported. “Pralay’ is a quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile.

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