Name the India's nuclear-capable strategic missile, with a strike range of…

2014

Name the India's nuclear-capable strategic missile, with a strike range of about 4000 km tested successfully

  1. A.

    Akash

  2. B.

    Prithvi-II

  3. C.

    Agni-IV

  4. D.

    Trishul

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Correct answer: C

Agni-IV is an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is a surface-to-surface missile with an operational range between 3,500 and 4,000 kilometers.
Akash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system with a range of 25-30 km, primarily for air defence.
Prithvi-II is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with a range of around 350 km.
Trishul is a short-range surface-to-air missile with a range of about 9 km and is no longer in active service.
The Agni missile series forms the backbone of India's nuclear deterrence capability, with different variants covering various ranges.

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