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Astra is designed primarily for which role?

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AMultirole air-superiority fighter
BPresident of India
C1958
DBeyond-visual-range air-to-air missile
Correct Answer: Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missileYour Answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option D — **Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile**. **Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile** is the accurate answer because Astra is an indigenous beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile intended for fighter aircraft. This identifying fact establishes its correct connection with air-combat missile and distinguishes it from the other defence-related choices. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — **Multirole air-superiority fighter**: This is actually associated with combat aircraft; specifically, the Su-30MKI is a twin-engine fighter used for air-superiority and multiple combat roles. Option B — **President of India**: This is actually associated with constitutional authority; specifically, the Constitution places the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union in the President. Option C — **1958**: This is actually associated with organisation history; specifically, DRDO was formed in 1958 by combining existing defence science and technical organisations. Exam Takeaway: Link **Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile** with its exact **air-combat missile** association for fast **Indian Defence GK** revision.

Important Notes

  • **Identity:** Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile is associated with air-combat missile.
  • **Key fact:** Astra is an indigenous beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile intended for fighter aircraft.
  • **Exam trap:** Check whether the question asks about a service, institution, missile role, platform, operation or exercise before choosing a similarly familiar defence term.

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