Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) This missile is jointly prepared by Iran and Russia
Explanation:
· The “Martyr Qassem Soleimani” is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed indigenously by Iran.
· It was unveiled by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in August 2020.
· The missile has a range of approximately 1,400 kilometers, capable of striking distant targets in the region.
· There is no involvement of Russia in the development of this missile.
Information Booster:
· Named after General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in January 2020.
· Iran also unveiled another missile named “Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis”, a cruise missile, on the same occasion.
Additional Knowledge: Option (b): It is a surface-to-surface missile . Correct — it is a ballistic missile with ground launch and target.
Option (c): Range of this missile is 1400 kilometers . Correct — officially declared by Iranian defense sources.
Option (d): This missile belongs to Iran . Correct — developed and deployed by Iran’s IRGC.