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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

DRDO has conducted the first-ever test firing of the Akash-NG missile successfully. What is the type of the missile?

A	Surface-to-Surface
B	Air-to-Surface
C	Surface-to-Air
D	Air-to-Air

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Surface-to-Air . Akash Missile (Akash-NG): It is a surface-to-air Missile.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Akash missile system can target aircraft up to 50 km (31 mi) away. It has the capability to neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles as well as ballistic missiles. It is in operational service with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.

Detailed explanation-3: -Akash - New generation (IAST: Ākāśa “Sky") abbreviated as Akash-NG is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics.

Detailed explanation-4: -Akash Prime: The next version after Akash-1s was Akash Prime whose test launch was done on 27 September 2021. This missile intercepted and destroyed an unmanned mimicking aircraft aerially.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Indian armed forces successfully test fired the helicopter-launched Nag Missile (HELINA), now named Dhruvastra anti-tank guided missile in direct and top attack mode that is upgraded with new features.

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