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
Correct Answer
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Agni-IV is a surface-to-surface intermediate-range ballistic missile developed by DRDO. Statement 2 is incorrect as the missile uses a two-stage solid propellant engine, and Statement 3 is false because its strike range is approximately 3,500–4,000 km, whereas 7,500 km exceeds even the range of Agni-V. The question tests the core concept of technical specifications and operational capabilities of India’s strategic missile defense systems.
Defence TechnologyMissile Systems (Agni Series)Agni-IV MissileSurface-to-surfaceSolid propellant4000 km rangeNuclear warheadBallistic missile