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With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. 1.It is a surface-to-surface missile.
  2. 2.It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.
  3. 3.It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1 only

The Agni-IV is a two-stage, surface-to-surface, intermediate-range ballistic missile developed by India. It uses solid propellants for both stages. Its maximum range is estimated to be around 4,000 km, and it is designed to carry a nuclear warhead weighing up to one tonne.

Source: UPSC gs1 2014

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