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Q1.

What is 'BrahMos', developed jointly by India and Russia?

Topic: Missile Systems | Source: AI Generated (UPSC CSE Prelims) | Status: pending review

(A)
A nuclear-powered submarine
(B)
A supersonic cruise missile
(C)
An intercontinental ballistic missile
(D)
An anti-tank guided weapon system
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What is the primary characteristic of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)?

Topic: Missile Systems | Source: AI Generated (UPSC CSE Prelims) | Status: pending review

(A)
It flies horizontally within the atmosphere like an airplane
(B)
It has a range exceeding 5,500 kilometers and follows a ballistic trajectory
(C)
It is exclusively used for shooting down enemy fighter jets
(D)
It can only be launched from naval submarines
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