Q. Wheeler Island, which is used by India for its missile tests is located in which state?
Answer: Odisha
Notes: Wheeler Island, recently renamed Abdul Kalam Island in honour of India's former president, is located off the coast of Odisha and serves as a missile development and launch facility for India's defence programs. Operated by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this strategically located facility hosts test launches of various indigenous missile systems including the Prithvi and Agni series. With advanced infrastructure like launch pads, radars and tracking systems, this island territory provides an ideal platform to fire missiles into predetermined impact points over the Bay of Bengal.
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