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Consider the following statements:

1. Ballistic missiles are Jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.

2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only

2 only

BOTH 1 AND 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Ballistic missiles are typically rocket-propelled and follow a suborbital trajectory, reaching space before descending back down. Cruise missiles are jet-propelled and fly within the Earth's atmosphere at subsonic, transonic, or supersonic speeds.

Agni-V is an intercontinental ballistic missile developed by India, while BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile developed as a joint venture between India and Russia.

Hence, both statements are incorrect. The correct answer is:

Neither 1 nor 2.