Which of the following statements regarding ‘Prahar’ missile developed by DRDO and test fired in the month of July, 2011 are correct ?
- 1. It is a single stage missile.
- 2. Its striking range is about 500 km.
- 3. It is fuelled by solid propellants.
- 4. Several Prahar missiles can be fired in one salvo.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1, 2, 3 and 4
1 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
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UPSC CAPF – 2011
2. Its stated range is about 150 km, not 500 km. This makes statement 2 incorrect.
3. It uses solid propellants, which allows for quick launch. This makes statement 3 correct.
4. The Prahar system is designed to be a battlefield support missile launched from a mobile launcher capable of carrying multiple missiles, allowing for the firing of several missiles in a short span (one salvo). This makes statement 4 correct.