Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Agni-Prime missile and its rail-based launcher system?
1. The Agni-Prime is a two-stage, solid-propellant ballistic missile with a range of over 5,000 km, making it India's longest-range Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).
2. The canisterised rail-based launch system enhances the missile's survivability by allowing it to blend with civilian rail traffic and operate with reduced visibility.

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B. 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because Agni-Prime is an intermediate-range ballistic missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 km (Agni-V is the ICBM with a 5,000+ km range). Statement 2 is correct as the rail-based system provides cross-country mobility, better concealment, and quick reaction times, boosting second-strike capabilities.

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