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    Which statement is correct regarding Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle (MIRVs)?
    i. It was 1st developed by US.
    ii. These vehicles carried multiple missiles which could be independently launched when in flight towards multiple targets located in different directions.

    A)  Only i

    B)  Only ii

    C)  Both i & ii

    D)  None of the above

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     MIRVs (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle) was first developed by US. These vehicles carried multiple missiles which could be independently launched when in flight towards multiple targets located in different directions. USSR developed its own version named SS-20 missiles but they were inferior as they could only be used against three targets.


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