Question

Which of the following programs was conceived and carried out under the leadership of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam?

• A. International Missile Defence Program
• B. Space Based Infrared Missile Program
• C. Integrated Guided Missile Development Program
• D. Non Integrated Missile Development Program

Answer 1

The correct option is C Integrated Guided Missile Development Program

In 1988, India successfully tested the missile Prithvi and in 1989, the missile Agni. The integrated Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) was conceived by and carried out under the leadership of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Defence Research and Development organisation (DRDO) undertook the task of building the missiles.