Q. In the context of the Pinaka Missile, Consider the following statements:
- The Pinaka missile system is a multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system used by the Indian Army.
- It was developed by the DRDO and is named after the bow of Lord Shiva.
- It has a range of 60 to 75 kilometers and was first used during the Kargil War.
Which of the Statements given above is/are correct:
Answer:
All three
Notes:
- The Pinaka missile system is a multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system used by the Indian Army. Correct: The Pinaka missile system is a multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system used by the Indian Army.
- It was developed by the DRDO and is named after the bow of Lord Shiva. Correct: It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is named after the bow of Lord Shiva.
- It has a range of 60 to 75 kilometers and was first used during the Kargil War. Correct: It was first used during the Kargil War, where it successfully neutralised Pakistan Army positions on the mountain tops. It has a range of 60 to 75 kilometers.