Dhanush, a missile inducted into the Indian Navy

The Dhanush missile is a customized, naval variant of the surface-to-surface Prithvi missile system, specifically developed for the Indian Navy. It is often described as a ship-to-surface variant of the Prithvi-III. While its range varies depending on the payload, it is typically cited as having a maximum range of approximately 350 km to 400 km, rather than 700 km. The missile is designed to be launched from modified surface ships using a specialized hydraulically stabilized launch platform. Crucially, Dhanush is a nuclear-capable ballistic missile, meaning it can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads with a payload capacity ranging from 500 kg to 1000 kg. Therefore, option 1 is the only accurate statement regarding its origin and classification as a naval version of the Prithvi series.