Which one of the-following is a medium range surface to air missile ?

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Q: 69 (CDS-I/2009)
Which one of the-following is a medium range surface to air missile ?

question_subject: 

General Knowledge

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,16,37,17,7,13,16

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{'air missile': [0, 0, 1, 3], 'medium range surface': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'akash': [0, 1, 2, 3], 'trishul': [0, 0, 2, 4], 'nag': [0, 0, 2, 3]}

Option 1: Trishul

Trishul is not a medium range surface to air missile. It is a short range, quick reaction surface to air missile (SRSAM) developed by India. It is designed to take down incoming enemy missiles as well as enemy aircraft.

Option 2: Nag

Nag is not a medium range surface to air missile either. It is a third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by India. It is designed to destroy enemy tanks and armored vehicles.

Option 3: Prithvi

Prithvi is not a surface to air missile at all. It is a surface to surface missile developed by India. It can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads and is designed for a variety of missions including attacking enemy military targets.

Option 4: Akash

Akash is the correct answer. It is a medium range surface to air missile developed by India. It is designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft and missiles in mid-flight. It has a range of around 30 to 35 kilometers and can be used as both a defensive and offensive weapon system.

In conclusion, the correct option among the given choices is option 4, Akash.