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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has successfully test-fired a ‘Ghaznavi missile’ with nuclear capability?
A
Iran
B
Bangladesh
C
Nepal
D
Pakistan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pakistan earlier successfully test-fired nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pakistan has test-fired a surface-to-surface ballistic missile named Ghaznavi on August 12, 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -India successfully test fired nuclear-capable Agni-V ballistic missile having a range of over 5, 000 km, marking a significant boost to the country’s strategic deterrence.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) which operates the Agni-5, carried out the successful test of the missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The nuclear capable missile which uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine, has been developed by the Defence Research and Development organisation (DRDO).

Detailed explanation-5: -On 25 April 2012, Pakistan successfully test-launched an upgraded Shaheen I called Shaheen 1A. The military said in a statement that the Shaheen 1A is a medium-range ballistic missile.

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