With reference to Indian defence, the Lakshya is

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Q: 55 (IES/2003)
With reference to Indian defence, the ‘Lakshya is

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General Knowledge

question_exam: 

IES

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{'lakshya': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'indian defence': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'pilotless target aircraft': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'light combat aircraft': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'surface missile': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'supersonic cruise missile': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

The correct answer is option 1: A pilotless target aircraft.

The meaning of ‘Lakshya’ in Indian defense context refers to a pilotless target aircraft.

Option 2, a supersonic cruise missile, is incorrect. A supersonic cruise missile is a different weapon system altogether, used for offensive purposes, while ‘Lakshya’ is mainly used as a target for training and testing of missile systems.

Option 3, a medium-range surface-to-surface missile, is also incorrect. Again, ‘Lakshya’ is not a missile but a target aircraft.

Option 4, a light combat aircraft, is unrelated to ‘Lakshya’. A light combat aircraft is a different type of weapon system used for combat missions by the Indian Air Force.

Therefore, the correct answer remains option 1, as ‘Lakshya’ is indeed a pilotless target aircraft.

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