Quiz on DRDL and Missile Technology

How many young engineers were involved in changing the dynamics of DRDL?

• 300

• 350

• 280

• 250

What was the first missile launched by DRDL?

• Prithvi

• Nag

• Trishul

• Agni

Which institution developed the guidance algorithm for the Prithvi missile?

• Jadavpur University

• Osmania University

• IIT Madras

• Indian Institute of Science

What was the primary purpose of the first launch of the Missile Programme?

• To develop a new missile

• To test the inflight performance of the solid propellant rocket motor

• To engage with private sector firms

• To test the guidance system

What did the young scientists at DRDL initially feel about their tasks?

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Uneasy

• Confident

Which of the following was a significant step towards developing missile hardware?

• SLV-3

• Trishul missile

• Agni missile

• Pilotless Target Aircraft (PTA)

What was the temperature limit for the payload inside the re-entry vehicle structure of Agni?

• 30°C

• 40°C

• 60°C

• 50°C

Which organization was involved in the development of the air defence software for Akash?

• ISRO

• ADE

• IISc

• DRDL

What was the main challenge faced during the Agni payload breakthrough?

• Creating a guidance system

• Achieving hypersonic speeds

• Developing the re-entry vehicle structure

• Designing the rocket motor

What did the collaboration with academic institutions help achieve?

• Faster project completion

• Increased funding

• Advanced technological goals

• More personnel