Which one of the following is not an Air Defence Missile system?
- A.Akash
- B.Trishul
- C.Tatra
- D.Astra
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Explanation
The correct answer is C, Tatra. Tatra is not a missile at all: it is a make of heavy all-terrain trucks from the Czech Republic, used by the Indian Army to carry launchers, radars and other heavy loads.
Akash and Trishul came out of India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, begun in 1983 under DRDO with A. P. J. Abdul Kalam at its head. Its other missiles were Prithvi, Agni and Nag. Tatra trucks were built in India by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) under licence and serve as the base for systems such as the Pinaka rocket launcher.
A is wrong: Akash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile that defends areas against aircraft and drones, and is in service with both the Army and the Air Force. B is wrong: Trishul was a short-range surface-to-air missile meant for quick reaction against low-flying targets. D is wrong: Astra is a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile fired by fighters such as the Su-30MKI to shoot down enemy aircraft.
Exam tip: IGMDP missiles = Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Akash, Nag; Astra = air-to-air; Tatra = truck.
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