Consider the following statements regarding the RudraM-II missile: 1. RudraM-II is an indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile jointly flight-tested by the Indian Air Force and Indian Army. 2. The final flight tests were conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Kerala in 2023, where the missile successfully engaged a predefined target with pinpoint accuracy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Neither 1 nor 2
RudraM is a family of indigenous anti-radiation and ground-attack missiles developed by DRDO. They are air-launched weapons fired from fighter aircraft to strike enemy radars and ground targets.
Step 1 — Statement 1 is incorrect. RudraM-II is an air-to-surface missile, not a surface-to-surface missile, and its flight test was conducted by DRDO from a Su-30MKI fighter of the Indian Air Force, not jointly with the Indian Army.
Step 2 — Statement 2 is incorrect. The flight test took place on 29 May 2024 off the coast of Odisha, tracked by the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. It was not held in Kerala, and not in 2023.
Step 3 — Since both statements are wrong, any choice that accepts statement 1, statement 2 or both fails.
Neither 1 nor 2 option is correct.
Important Questions from Missiles
Which among of the following missiles is called the Indian Patriot?
What is the name of the Anti-Radiation Missile tested by India in October 2020 from a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft?
- Which of the following best describes the 'Prahaar' missile system, a tactical weapon developed by India's DRDO?
Where were the field evaluation trials of the Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)-Nag Mk 2 conducted?
How many targets can Bhargavastra missile system engage simultaneously?
