Question: The Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air (QRSAM) short range missile was successfully test fired by India from …
(a) Chandipur test range
(b) Kochi test range
(c) Arabian Sea test rage
(d) Bay of Bengal test range
Answer- (a)
Related facts:
- On July 3, 2017, India successfully test-fired an indigenously developed quick reaction surface- to-air short range missile from Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur Odisha.
- This was the second developmental trial of the state-of-the-art missile with an aerial target.
- The first test launch of the missile was conducted on June 4, 2017 from the same base.
- The strike range of this missile is 20 to 30 km. It is capable of engaging multiple targets.
- This missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
- This missile is equipped with an all- weather weapon system capable of tracking and firing.
Reference:
http://www.ptinews.com/news/8766204_Quick-reaction-surface-to-air-short-range-missile-test-fired
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/quick-reaction-surface-to-air-missile-successfully-test-fired-4733819/
http://zeenews.india.com/india/quick-reaction-surface-to-air-missile-capable-of-engaging-multiple-targets-successfully-test-fired-2020832.html
http://www.news18.com/news/india/india-successfully-test-fires-the-quick-reaction-surface-to-air-missile-1450725.html
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/quick-reaction-surface-to-air-missile-successfully-test-fired/1/993056.html