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UPSC 2022: Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the 'Fractional Orbital Bombardment System' often talked about in media?
(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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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2022 Science and Technology question?▼
The correct answer is option (c): A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper 1, as Question 34. It falls under Science and Technology > Defence Technology.
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This question is rated "medium". It is a challenging question that demands deep subject knowledge and analytical thinking.
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