Question

Consider the following statements about the K-4 undersea ballistic missile successfully test fired from INS Arihant:

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both of these
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both of these

About K-4 missile

• K-4 is a nuclear capable intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile under development by DRDO to arm the Arihant-class submarine
• The missile has a reported effective range of over 3500 km
• The development of the K-4 was undertaken after facing significant difficulties in compacting similarly capable Agni-III to equip INS Arihant, which has a limited 17-metre diameter hull.
• K-4 has range comparable to Agni-III with major length reduction from 17 metres to 12 metres.
• The gas-booster designed for K-4 was successfully tested from a submerged pontoon in 2010.
• The missile is reported to be 12 metres long with a diameter of 1.3 metres and weighs nearly 17 tonnes.

It can carry a warhead weighing up to 2 tonnes and is powered solid rocket propellant.