Consider the following statements about Astra : 1. This anti-aircraft missile is procured by India from Russia. 2. It is a single-stage, smokeless, solid-propelled missile. 3. It may be launched from different altitudes. Which of the statements given abov

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Q: 2 (NDA-II/2009)
Consider the following statements about Astra :
1. This anti-aircraft missile is procured by India from Russia.
2. It is a single-stage, smokeless, solid-propelled missile.
3. It may be launched from different altitudes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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General Knowledge

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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0,31,31,5,31,19,7

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{'astra': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'missile': [0, 0, 2, 2], 'different altitudes': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

The correct statements about Astra are 2 and 3 only.

Statement 1 is incorrect because Astra is not procured by India from Russia. Astra is an indigenously developed missile by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India.

Statement 2 is correct. Astra is indeed a single-stage, smokeless, solid-propelled missile. This means that it uses solid propellant for its propulsion and does not emit any smoke during its flight, making it difficult for enemy forces to track.

Statement 3 is also correct. Astra can be launched from different altitudes, including ground-based launchers, aircraft, and ships. This flexibility allows it to be used in various operational scenarios and platforms.

In conclusion, option 2 is the correct answer, as statements 2 and 3 are the correct statements about Astra.