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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently test-fired Nirbhay cruise missile of what range?
A
1100 km
B
350 km
C
550 km
D
1000 km
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is a two-stage missile with first stage using solid fuel and the second using liquid fuel. It carries a convention warhead of 300 kilograms weight and can hit targets upto 1500 km range.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nirbhay is a long-range subsonic cruise missile capable of penetrating deep into enemy territory and accurately striking high-value targets. India’s first indigenously produced cruise missile is the Nirbhay. Nirbhay is currently launched using a mobile articulated launcher.

Detailed explanation-3: -QRSAM is a short-range Surface to Air Missile system, designed and developed primarily by the DRDO in order to provide a protective shield to the moving armoured columns of the Army from aerial attacks.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is option 1 i.e Subsonic Cruise missile.

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