Question

Which of the following is the first missile developed in India ?
1. Akash
2. Prithvi
3. Trishul
4. Agni

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Prithvi

The correct answer is Prithvi.​

• The Prithvi was India's first indigenously developed ballistic missile produced by the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program(IGMDP)
• It is a road-mobile, short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) powered by a single-stage, two engines, and liquid- fuel.
• Development of Prithvi began in 1983, and it was first tested on February 25, 1988
• Till now, three versions of Prithvi are- Prithvi-I, Prithvi-II, Prithvi-III.​

Akash	AKASH is a short-range surface to air missile system to protect vulnerable areas and vulnerable points from air attacks. AKASH weapon system can simultaneously engage Multiple Targets in Group mode or Autonomous mode. It has built-in Electronic Counter- counter measures features. Entire weapon systems have been configured on mobile platforms. It is operational with IAF and IA as well.
Trishul	Trishul is a short-range surface-to-air missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation as a part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. It can also be used as an anti- sea skimmer from a ship against low flying attacking missiles.
Agni	In May 1989, India test-fired its first intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Agni.  It is a two-stage missile with the first stage using the first stage solid fuel booster motor of the SLV-3 satellite launch vehicle This marked the first time that India had used directly a component of its civilian space research program for military purposes.