Question

Consider the following statements:
1. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is an indigenously developed Indian anti-ballistic missile defense system.
2. It is a is a transportable system that intercepts ballistic missiles.
Which of the given statement/s is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is a transportable system that intercepts ballistic missiles inside or outside the atmosphere during their final, or terminal, phase of flight. THAAD uses a one-stage hit-to-kill interceptor to destroy incoming ballistic missile targets. It is an American anti-ballistic missile defense system