Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout…
Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Solution
Per the official UPSC key, the answer is C. Both statements are factually incorrect — the categorisations are swapped. Most coaching keys marked D. UPSC officially marked C.