UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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Consider the following statements :

1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.

2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.66

Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media ?

A hypersonic missile is launched into space to counter the asteroid approaching the Earth and explode it in space.

A spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbital motions.

A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.

A spacecraft moves along a comet with the same speed and places a probe on its surface.

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