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With reference to India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP), which of the following missiles was developed specifically as a surface-to-air missile system?

  1. AkashAnswer
  2. B
    Prithvi
  3. C
    Nag
  4. D
    Agni

Answer

Akash
Akash was developed under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) as a medium-range surface-to-air missile system capable of targeting aircraft, helicopters, and drones.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary missiles developed under India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
The five core missiles developed under IGMDP are Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Akash, and Nag.
Recognizing the core missile list is the first step in identifying their roles.
2
Classify each missile by its operational role and deployment domain.
Prithvi and Agni are surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, Nag is an anti-tank missile, and Akash (along with Trishul) is a surface-to-air missile.
Matching the operational role confirms which missile is dedicated to air defense against surface targets.

Key Concept

Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) Classifications
Estimated Time:45s
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