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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2022General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ34. Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media ?
Options
- A A hypersonic missile is launched into space to counter the asteroid approaching the Earth and explode it in space.
- B A spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbital motions.
- C A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
- D A spacecraft moves along a comet with the same speed and places a probe on its surface.
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Correct Answer
C A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).