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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket powered only in the initial phase of flight.
  2. 2.Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ballistic missiles follow an unpowered trajectory for most of their flight after initial propulsion, and can reach hypersonic speeds. Cruise missiles are typically powered throughout their flight by jet engines, operating at subsonic or supersonic speeds. Agni-V is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), not a cruise missile, and it is solid-fuelled. BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile, not an ICBM.

Source: UPSC gs1 2023

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