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?