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With reference to India's indigenously developed 'RudraM-1' defense missile system, consider the following statements:

1. It is India's first indigenous Next Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM) developed by DRDO to neutralize enemy radar and communication assets.
2. It employs a dual-thrust solid rocket motor for propulsion and features a Passive Homing Head for radiation source tracking.
3. It is designed to be launched exclusively from ground-based mobile launchers as part of the Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) shield.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only
The combination selecting 1 and 2 only is correct. RudraM-1 is DRDO's indigenously developed air-launched Next Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM). It uses a dual-thrust solid propellant rocket motor and a passive homing head to destroy enemy communication and radar installations. It is integrated on Su-30MKI aircraft rather than ground-based BMD networks.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding the basic classification and purpose of RudraM-1.
RudraM-1 is India's first indigenously developed air-to-surface Next Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM) designed by DRDO to target enemy air defense radars, tracking stations, and communication nodes. Statement 1 is correct.
Establishing primary operational role of the missile.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding propulsion and guidance mechanism.
RudraM-1 utilizes a dual-thrust solid rocket motor for propulsion and incorporates a Passive Homing Head (PHH) capable of detecting and homing in on radio frequency emission sources over a wide band. Statement 2 is correct.
Verifying technical and propulsion specifications.
3
Analyze Statement 3 regarding deployment platform.
RudraM-1 is an air-launched missile integrated with Indian Air Force fighter aircraft (such as Su-30MKI), not a ground-based missile defense interceptor. Statement 3 is incorrect.
Differentiating air-launched tactical weapons from ground-based strategic defense systems.

Key Concept

Classification, guidance technology, and platform integration of India's indigenously developed anti-radiation missile (RudraM-1).
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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