What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?
A
An Israeli radar system
B
India's indigenous anti-missile programme
C
An American anti-missile system
Correct Answer
D
A defence collaboration between Japan and South Korea
Explanation
THAAD is a sophisticated American anti-missile system designed to intercept short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their final (terminal) phase of flight. Option (b) is incorrect because India’s indigenous missile defense programs are the Prithvi and Advanced Air Defence (AAD) systems, whereas THAAD is manufactured by the U.S. firm Lockheed Martin. The core concept tested is awareness of major international defense technologies and their geopolitical significance, specifically regarding U.S. deployments in regions like South Korea.
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