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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?

UPSC · 2023 · Environment & Science & Tech
Question:
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?

Options

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:
Both statements are incorrect. Ballistic missiles are rocket-powered and follow a ballistic trajectory, while cruise missiles are jet-powered throughout their flight. Agni-V is an intercontinental ballistic missile, and BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile.

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