What is the name of the surface-to-surface nuclear-capable inter-continental ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) ?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Agni 5

Explanation:

• Agni-V is a surface-to-surface inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• It is India's most advanced long-range missile, with a range of over 5,000 to 5,500 kilometers, bringing almost all of Asia and parts of Europe and Africa within its reach.
• It is a three-stage solid-fueled missile and is nuclear-capable, designed to carry a payload of about 1,500 kg.
• A key feature of Agni-V is its canister-based launch system, which allows for high mobility and reduces the time required for launch.
• In March 2024, India successfully tested the Agni-V with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle) technology under "Mission Divyastra," allowing a single missile to deliver multiple warheads to different targets.

Information Booster:

• With the successful testing of Agni-V, India joined an exclusive club of countries (USA, Russia, China, France, and the UK) possessing ICBM capability.
• The missile uses a state-of-the-art Ring Laser Gyro-based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) and Micro Navigation System (MINS) to ensure high accuracy.

Additional Knowledge:

Prithvi II (Option A)

• Prithvi II is a short-range, surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of approximately 250–350 km. It was the first missile to be developed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).

Trishul (Option B)

• Trishul was a short-range, quick-reaction surface-to-air missile (SAM). It was designed to defend naval vessels and land assets against low-flying missiles and aircraft, though the project was later closed in favor of other systems like the Akash.

Barak-8 (Option D)

• Barak-8 is an Indo-Israeli long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) designed to defend against any type of airborne threat, including aircraft, helicopters, anti-ship missiles, and UAVs. It is a joint venture between DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).