UPSC 2018: What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?

The correct answer is option (c): An American anti-missile system. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper 1, as Question 43. It falls under Science & Technology > Defence Technology.

This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.

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