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?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: D
The correct answer is (d), neither 1 nor 2.
Ballistic missiles are rocket-propelled throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic or supersonic speeds throughout their flights.
Agni-V is a long-range, nuclear weapons capable, surface-to-surface ballistic missile, while BrahMos is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile.
Therefore, both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
The correct answer is (d), neither 1 nor 2.
