Daily Quiz- 502

Q1. Which of the following best describes the range classification and primary propulsion system of the Agni-V missile?

A) It is an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) powered by liquid-fueled engines.

B) It is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) powered by a three-stage solid-fueled engine.

C) It is a Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) using a hybrid propulsion system.

D) It is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) utilizing ramjet technology.

Q2. India recently conducted the maiden flight test of the Agni-V missile under 'Mission Divyastra'. This test is highly significant because it successfully demonstrated which of the following cutting-edge technologies?

A) Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.

B) Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) capabilities.

C) Hypersonic glide vehicle propulsion.

D) Anti-Satellite (ASAT) capabilities.

Q3. In the context of India's strategic deterrent, what is the primary advantage of the 'canister launch system' utilized in advanced Agni missiles like Agni-V and Agni-P?

A) It enables the missile to achieve speeds beyond Mach 10 during the terminal phase.

B) It reduces the thermal and radar signature of the missile during flight.

C) It provides environmental protection and allows for rapid road-mobility and quick launch readiness.

D) It allows the missile to be launched from underwater platforms such as submarines.

Q4. Advanced composite materials, particularly carbon-carbon composites, are heavily utilized in the heat shields and upper stages of Agni missiles. What is the primary operational purpose of these materials?

A) To reduce the Radar Cross-Section (RCS), making the missile stealthy to enemy radar.

B) To absorb atmospheric moisture and prevent corrosion of the missile body during prolonged storage.

C) To enable the missile to maneuver mid-flight to evade hostile ballistic missile defense systems.

D) To protect the warhead from the extreme aerodynamic heating generated during atmospheric re-entry.

Q 5. The Agni series of missiles forms the backbone of India's nuclear deterrence. Which of the following bodies is the primary nodal agency responsible for the design, development, and production of these strategic systems?

A) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

B) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

C) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

D) Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

Answers

Q 1: B (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile powered by a three-stage solid-fueled engine)

Q 2: A (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology)

Q 3: C (Provides environmental protection, rapid road-mobility, and quick launch readiness)

Q 4: D (Protects the warhead from extreme aerodynamic heating during atmospheric re-entry)

Q 5: C (Defence Research and Development Organisation)