Consider the following statements about Dhanush and identify the correct one s 1 It is a Nuclear cap...........

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Consider the following statements about 'Dhanush' and identify the correct one/s

1. It is a Nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile that can be fired from a ship as well.

2. Also known as Prithvi-III, it is naval variant of indigenously-developed Prithvi-II missile.

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1 only

2 only

All of the above

None of the above

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Explanation:

Both the statements are correct.
Dhanush missile is also known as Prithvi-III. It is naval variant of indigenously-developed Prithvi-II missile. Its design features customisations to Prithvi platform to make it suitable for launch from ship. It is short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear as well as conventional warheads.
The Dhanush/Prithvi-III is part of five missile platforms that have been indigenously developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) since 1983, as part of Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). The other families of missiles developed under IGMPD are Agni, Trishul, Akash and Nag. The Dhanush missile made its first test flight in 2000, with first fully operational test conducted in 2004. It has been test- fired total of seven times so far. The last time Dhanush was test fired was in November 2015.