With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is surface-to surface missile.
2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.
3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500km away.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer:
(a)
CA
Statement 1 is Correct: Agni-IV is an intermediate-range, surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by India under the Agni series to enhance strategic deterrence. It is launched from mobile launchers, giving flexibility and survivability. Statement 2 is Incorrect: Agni-IV uses solid fuel propulsion, which allows for faster launch, easier storage, and lower maintenance compared to liquid-fuel missiles. It is not liquid-propelled. Statement 3 is incorrect: It can carry a one-tonne nuclear warhead over a range of approximately only 4,000km making it capable of reaching most targets in Asia and beyond. This enhances India’s credible minimum deterrence capability.