Question

Recently, India successfully test-fired ‘Nirbhay’. Consider the following statements in the above context:

1. Nirbhay is the country’* second supersonic cruise missile, the first being Brahmos.

2. It is a 3-stage surface-to-air missile and is inspired by the technology of ‘Lakshyaaircraft’.

3. It is also called ‘treetop missile’ as its shape is similar to the stem of a tree.

4. The missile has a good loitering capability.

5. The missile is designed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of DRDO.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 4 only

(b) 4 and 5 only

(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer 1

The correct option is:(b) 4 and 5 only

Explanation:

Nirbhay is a long-range, subsonic cruise missile being developed in India by Defence Research and Development Organisation. The missile has a good loitering capability i.e., it can go round a target and perform several manoeuvres and then re-engage it. Its first trial on 12 March 2013 from Chandipur, Odisha was **. Brahmos is a supersonic cruise missile, while ‘Lakshya’ is an Indian pilot-less target drone system. Kirby'* technology is not inspired by it. It is a “treetop” missile because it can flyover or around hills, can fly at a very low altitude and avoid detection.