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Topic Ballistic missile defence
Asked 2 times in CSE over 19 years (2007–2026), peaking in 2026.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2026
- Recurs across 2 years (2007–2026)
Across exams
CSE · 2How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
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CSE2026
Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India
- It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial offensive capabilities
- This Mission is being designed to enhance rapid, precise, and powerful defence responses, reinforcing India's strategic autonomy
- One of the aims of this Mission is to cover all public places of India by an expanded nationwide security shield by 2035
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1, 2 and 3 ✓
- B 1 and 2 only
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1 only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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CSE2007
Consider the following statements: (2007)
- In November 2006, DRDO successfully conducted the interception test using Prithvi-11 missile
- Prithvi-11 is a surface-to-surface missile and can be deployed to guard the metros against air attacks
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
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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