Question: Consider the following statements about the Agni-II Missile-
1. On February 20th, 2018, Nuclear-capable Ballistic Missile Agni II was successfully tested from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island) of Odisha.
2. This is a surface-to-surface missile, with range capacity of 700 km.
3. Solid propellant has been used in both phases of this missile.
The correct statement from these statements is
(a) only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
Answer- (b)
Related Facts:
- In February 20th, 2018, the nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni II was successfully tested from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island) of Odisha.
- The indigenously built missile was launched from the Integrated Test Range from Campus-4.
- The successful launch of the Agni II missile was carried out under the technical supervisor of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) scientists by ‘Tactical Command’ (SFC) of the Indian Army.
- This is a surface-to-surface missile.
- Its range capacity (range) is More than 2000 km.
- Solid propellant fuel has been used in both phases of this missile.
- Its length is 20 meters and weight is 17 tons.
- This missile is capable to carry a Warhead of 1000kg weighing.
- The fact behind is that on May 4th, 2017 successful test of the Agni II missile was done.
Reference:
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-test-fires-medium-range-nuclear-capable-agni-ii-missile-5071005/
https://aajtak.intoday.in/story/india-test-fires-agni-ii-ballistic-missile-in-odisha-1-927238.html