With reference to the Pralay missile system, consider the following statements:
1. It is a solid-propellant, surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile.
2. It has an operational range exceeding 1,500 km.
3. Its quasi-ballistic trajectory prevents it from altering its path mid-air.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Accepted Answer

A) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct: Pralay is an indigenously developed solid-propellant, surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile. Statement 2 is incorrect: It is a short-range tactical missile with a range of 150 to 500 km. Statement 3 is incorrect: A key feature of its quasi-ballistic trajectory is the ability to maneuver and change its path mid-air to evade interceptors.

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