Consider the following statements:
1. In November, 2006, DRDO successfully conducted the interception test using Prithvi-II missile.
2. Prithvi-Il is a surface-to-surface missile and can be deployed to guard the metros against air attacks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct. In November 2006, DRDO successfully conducted an interception test as part of its Ballistic Missile Defence program, using a variant of the Prithvi missile (AAD interceptor, derived from Prithvi).
2. Statement 2 is correct. Prithvi-II is a tactical surface-to-surface missile. While primarily offensive, missile defense systems using interceptors derived from such platforms can be deployed to guard metros against air attacks (specifically ballistic missile attacks in this context).
3. Therefore, both statements are correct.