UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 77
What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news ?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: THAAD-Terminal High Altitude Area Defense-is a US-made anti-ballistic-missile system designed to intercept short-, medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal flight phase.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - THAAD is neither Israeli nor just a radar system; it is a US missile defence system.
B: Incorrect - India’s anti-ballistic missile programme is distinct from THAAD.
C: Correct - Correct-THAAD is an American missile interception system.
D: Incorrect - It is not a Japan–South Korea joint defence project.