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    Question

    Which of the following statements about DRDO's Phase-II

    Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system is correct based on its recent test?
    A Phase-II BMD system intercepts missiles with a range of up to 2,000 km. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The maiden test of Phase-II BMD was conducted in January 2022. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The recent test demonstrated capability against ballistic missiles of 5,000-km class. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Phase-I BMD system has not been deployed yet. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The recent test did not involve the activation of the Air Defence (AD) interceptor system. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently successfully flight-tested the Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system. This test demonstrated India's indigenous capability to defend against ballistic missiles of the 5,000-km class. The Phase-I BMD system, which intercepts missiles with a range of up to 2,000 km, is already deployed. The maiden test of the Phase-II BMD system was conducted in November 2022. During the recent test, a Target Missile was launched from LC-IV Dhamra, simulating an adversary missile. The missile was detected by weapon system radars on both land and sea, which activated the Air Defence (AD) interceptor system. This successful test marks a significant advancement in India's missile defense capabilities.

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