Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
(2) Pinaka Rocket System can destroy targets at distances up to 45 kilometer.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) & (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test fired extended range version of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
- Twenty-five Enhanced Pinaka Rockets were launched in quick succession against targets at different ranges. All the mission objectives were met during the launches.
- The enhanced range version of Pinaka Rocket System can destroy targets at distances up to 45 kilometer.
- The DRDO also successfully test fired enhanced range versions of indigenously developed 122mm Caliber Rocket from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.
- Four enhanced range version of 122mm rockets were test fired with full instrumentation and they met the complete mission objectives.
- These rockets have been developed for Army applications and can destroy targets up to 40 km.
- Importance of Pinaka:
- Pinaka rocket system is named after Lord Shiva’s bow.
- Pinaka are long range artillery systems used for attacking the adversary targets prior to the close quarter battles which involve smaller range artillery, armoured elements and the infantry.