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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

Consider the following statements:
  • 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. 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?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
Consider the following statements:
  • 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. 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?
Correct Answer
Neither 1 nor 2
Subject: Science & Tech.Context: Missile Systems of India.Details: Statement 1 is completely inverted; Ballistic missiles are rocket-propelled and follow a high......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject ▼
Science & Tech.
Context ▼
Missile Systems of India.
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Statement 1 is completely inverted; Ballistic missiles are rocket-propelled and follow a high unpowered parabolic trajectory, while Cruise missiles remain jet-propelled and powered throughout their flight at lower altitudes. Statement 2 is also swapped; Agni-V is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), whereas BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile. Therefore, neither statement is correct.
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