Consider the following statements 1 Arihant is the indigenously built nuclear sub marine of India 2 ...........

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Consider the following statements:

1. Arihant is the indigenously built nuclear sub-marine of India

2. Prithvi-II is a surface-to-surface missile and can be deployed to guard the metros against air attacks

Which of the state given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

INS Arihant was launched in 2009 and after extensive sea trials, was confirmed to be commissioned in August 2016. Arihant is the first ballistic missile submarine to have been built by a country other than one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
Prithvi is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by DRDO of India under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. Prithvi II class is also a single-stage liquid-fueled missile having a maximum warhead mounting capability of 500 kg, but with an extended range of 250 km. It was developed with the Indian Air Force being the primary user.