Dhanush nuclear capable missile successfully test-fired from Odisha coast

Q.  On 9th Apr’15 India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable missile from a ship off the Odisha coast. Name the missile?
- Published on 31 Jul 15

a. Dhanush
b. Prithvi-VI
c. Agni-VII
d. Pinaka

ANSWER: Dhanush
 
It is a naval variant of Prithvi-II, was launched by personnel of the Strategic Forces Command from an Offshore Patrolling Vessel. Dhanush, a manoeuvring missile, can carry a nuclear payload of 500 kg and target both land-based and sea-based targets. The missile has already been inducted into the armed forces.

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