Which of the following is the first surface to surface ballistic missile of India?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

 

Question:   Which of the following is the first surface to surface ballistic missile of India?

A  Agni

B  Trishul

C   Prithvi

D   Akas

Answer:    Prithvi

 

MissileTypePurposeRangePayloadOperational Range     Description
PrithviSurface-to-Surface BallisticShort to Medium Ranges150 km to 350 kmNuclear and ConventionalShort to medium-range·        India’s first indigenous ballistic missile

·        Part of the IGMDP

·        Road-mobile and liquid-fueled. Three versions: Prithvi-I, Prithvi-II, Prithvi-III.

·        First tested on February 25, 1988.

AgniSurface-to-Surface BallisticMedium to Intercontinental RangesVaries (Agni-I to Agni-VI)Nuclear and Conventional700 km to 8,000+ km·        India’s long-range ballistic missile.
TrishulSurface-to-AirAir Defense9 kmHE/Frag warheadShort-range·        Provides defense against aircraft and missiles.
AkashSurface-to-AirAir Defense25 kmHigh Explosive (HE) warheadMedium-range·        Provides air defense against aerial threats.