UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q48

Science & Technology

Medium · Missile technology: ballistic vs cruise

Statement-I: Ballistic missiles are propelled by air-breathing jet engines throughout their flight and travel at subsonic speeds, unlike cruise missiles.

Statement-II: Agni-V is a long-range ballistic missile, while BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?