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With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1.It is a surface-to-surface missile.
- 2.It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.
- 3.It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500 km away.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- 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