The Missile Man of India

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Who is known as the Missile Man of India?

  1. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C.V. Raman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is known as the Missile Man of India for his contributions to the development of India's missile program.

When was A.P.J. Abdul Kalam born?

  1. October 15, 1931

  2. November 11, 1930

  3. December 27, 1932

  4. January 1, 1933


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.

Which project did A.P.J. Abdul Kalam lead that resulted in the development of India's first indigenous satellite launch vehicle?

  1. Project SLV-3

  2. Project Rohini

  3. Project Agni

  4. Project Prithvi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam led Project SLV-3, which resulted in the development of India's first indigenous satellite launch vehicle, the SLV-3.

What was the name of the first satellite launched by India using the SLV-3 rocket?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Rohini

  4. INSAT-1A


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first satellite launched by India using the SLV-3 rocket was Aryabhata, named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer.

Which missile was developed under the leadership of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is known as India's first intermediate-range ballistic missile?

  1. Agni-I

  2. Prithvi

  3. Akash

  4. Trishul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agni-I was developed under the leadership of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is known as India's first intermediate-range ballistic missile.

What was the name of the first successful test launch of the Agni-I missile?

  1. Operation Shakti

  2. Operation Trishul

  3. Operation Prithvi

  4. Operation Akash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first successful test launch of the Agni-I missile was conducted on May 22, 1989, and was named Operation Shakti.

Which missile was developed under the leadership of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is known as India's first surface-to-air missile?

  1. Akash

  2. Trishul

  3. Prithvi

  4. Agni-I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akash was developed under the leadership of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is known as India's first surface-to-air missile.

What was the name of the first successful test launch of the Akash missile?

  1. Operation Trishul

  2. Operation Prithvi

  3. Operation Akash

  4. Operation Shakti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first successful test launch of the Akash missile was conducted on January 25, 1990, and was named Operation Akash.

Which missile was developed under the leadership of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is known as India's first anti-tank missile?

  1. Nag

  2. Trishul

  3. Prithvi

  4. Agni-I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nag was developed under the leadership of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is known as India's first anti-tank missile.

What was the name of the first successful test launch of the Nag missile?

  1. Operation Trishul

  2. Operation Prithvi

  3. Operation Akash

  4. Operation Shakti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first successful test launch of the Nag missile was conducted on January 12, 1990, and was named Operation Trishul.

Which missile was developed under the leadership of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is known as India's first cruise missile?

  1. BrahMos

  2. Nirbhay

  3. Prithvi

  4. Agni-I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BrahMos was developed under the leadership of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is known as India's first cruise missile.

What was the name of the first successful test launch of the BrahMos missile?

  1. Operation Trishul

  2. Operation Prithvi

  3. Operation Akash

  4. Operation Shakti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The first successful test launch of the BrahMos missile was conducted on June 12, 2001, and was named Operation Shakti.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam served as the President of India from which year to which year?

  1. 2002-2007

  2. 2007-2012

  3. 2012-2017

  4. 2017-2022


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam served as the President of India from 2002 to 2007.

What was the name of the book written by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in which he shared his vision for India's future?

  1. India 2020

  2. Wings of Fire

  3. Ignited Minds

  4. Mission India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam wrote the book 'India 2020' in which he shared his vision for India's future.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam passed away on which date?

  1. July 27, 2015

  2. August 15, 2015

  3. September 5, 2015

  4. October 2, 2015


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam passed away on July 27, 2015.

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