pyq/2023/prelims/58

Consider the following statements:

1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket- powered only in the initial phase of flight.

2. Agni-V is a medium- range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid- fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 Only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2