Defence Technology Part-1

31. The effective range of Agni-I missile test-fired in July, 2004, is — [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Above 700 km but less than 2000 km
(b) 300 km
(c) 400 km
(d) 2500 km

Correct Answer: (a) Above 700 km but less than 2000 km

Solution:Agni-I is a surface to the surface short-range ballistic missile. It has an effective range of 700-1250 km.

32. An indigenously manufactured missile with a range of 700 km was successfully tested by India in March 2010. How is it known ? [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Prithvi-I
(c) Agni-I
(b) Prithvi-II
(d) Agni-II

Correct Answer: (c) Agni-I

Solution:A nuclear capable surface-to-surface Agni-I ballistic missile with a rang of 700 km was successfully tested from the Wheeler's Island off the Odisha Coast on 28 march ,2010.

33. What is the range of 'Dhanush' missile tested successfully by India in March, 2010? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]

(a) 250 km
(b) 300 km
(c) 350 km
(d) 400 km

Correct Answer: (c) 350 km

Solution:Dhanush missile is the naval version of Prithvi missile. It has a range of 350 km.

34. The ICBM developed by India, with a strike range of more than 2000 km, is given the name : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

(a) Prithvi
(b) Trishul
(c) Akash
(d) Agni-II

Correct Answer: (d) Agni-II

Solution:India has developed a series of AGNI missiles under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). AGNI-I is a short-range ballistic missile with an effective range of 700-1250 km, while AGNI-II has an effective range of 2000-2500 km.

35. Which one of the following is named 'Hansa-2'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) A Satellite
(b) A Trainer Aircraft
(c) A Submarine
(d) Surface to Surface Missile

Correct Answer: (b) A Trainer Aircraft

Solution:Hansa is a general aviation airplane for flight training, designed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) of India and built by Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Limited (TAAL). Some different versions of Hansa Aircraft are Hansa-2, Hansa-2RE, Hansa-3, Hansa-S and Hansa-UAV.

36. Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Arjun : Indigenously produced Main Battle Tank (MBT).
(b) Phalcon : Cruise missile supplied by Russia to India.
(c) Saras : Indigenously developed civilian passenger Aircraft.
(d) Operation Seabird : New Indian naval base at Karwar.

Correct Answer: (b) Phalcon : Cruise missile supplied by Russia to India.

Solution:The Phalcon is an Israeli manufactured Airborne Early Warning Command and Control (AEW&C) system. It provides real time surveillance of a few hundred kilometres of territory and also command and control. It can pick up a low-flying aircraft, a missile and provide an advance warning after correlation. India bought this system from Israel. Other pairs are correctly matched.

37. From which country of the world will Indian obtain 'Phalcon Radar' system? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

(a) United States of America
(b) Israel
(c) France
(d) Russia

Correct Answer: (b) Israel

Solution:The Phalcon is an Israeli manufactured Airborne Early Warning Command and Control (AEW&C) system. It provides real time surveillance of a few hundred kilometer's of territory and also command and control. It can pick up a low-flying aircraft, a missile and provide an advance warning after correlation. India bought this system from Israel.

38. From which one of the following did India buy the Barak anti-missile defence systems? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Israel
(b) France
(c) Russia
(d) USA

Correct Answer: (a) Israel

Solution:India bought the Barak anti-missile defence system from Israel. The Barak missiles are firstly deployed on India's aircraft carrier INS Virat.

39. Barak-8 Missile (next generation) has been developed by India in collaboration with which of the following countries? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Russia
(b) USA
(c) Israel
(d) France

Correct Answer: (c) Israel

Solution:Barak-8 (the Hebrew word for Lightning) is an Indian-Israeli surface-to-air missile (SAM), designed to defend against any type of airborne threat including aircraft, helicopters, anti-ship missiles, and UAVs as well as cruise missiles and combat jets.

40. With the co-operation of which one of the following countries, a pilotless helicopter is being developed for Indian Navy? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) China
(b) Russia
(c) Israel
(d) U.S.A.