With reference to the 'Pralay' missile, consider the following statements:
1. It is a long-range strategic nuclear ballistic missile with a range exceeding 5,000 km.
2. It follows a quasi-ballistic trajectory and is capable of mid-air maneuvers to evade interceptors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Accepted Answer

B: 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because Pralay is a short-range (150-500 km) conventional tactical missile, not a long-range strategic nuclear missile like the Agni-V. Statement 2 is correct because it follows a low-altitude quasi-ballistic trajectory with maneuvering capabilities to bypass anti-missile defenses.

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