Which of the following statements are correct regarding Agni missile 1 It is a surfac...........

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding Agni missile?

1. It is a surface-to-surface cruise missile.

2. Agni III was failed in its first Test.

3. Agni-IV is a two-stage nuclear-capable intermediate range missile.

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Explanation:

All the statements are correct.

The Agni missile is a family of medium to intercontinental range ballistic missiles developed by India, named after one of the five elements of nature.
Agni-III is the third in the Agni series of missiles. Agni III uses solid propellant in both stages. Agni-III was first tested on 9 July 2006 from Wheeler Island off the coast of the eastern state of Odisha. After the launch, it was reported that the second stage of the rocket did not separate and the missile had fallen well short of its target. Agni-III was again tested on 12 April 2007, this time successfully, again from Wheeler Island. On 7 May 2008 India again successfully test fired this missile. This was the third consecutive test
Agni-IV is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime. It is a two-stage missile powered by solid propellant.