Question

TARA, the first indigenous glide weapon, was designed and developed by ____.

• A. DRDO & Research Centre Imarat (RCI)
• B. ISRO and IIT Madras
• C. BDL and ADA
• D. BEL and DRDO

Hint:

DRDO develops many advanced defense systems including missiles, glide weapons, radars, and electronic warfare systems.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: TARA is India’s first indigenous glide weapon developed for advanced defense applications. It strengthens India’s self-reliance in defense technology.

• Developed under indigenous technology.

• Enhances precision strike capability.

• Supports India’s defence modernization.
Step 1: Understand what a glide weapon is.
A glide weapon is: A guided weapon that glides to the target after launch allowing precision attack.

Step 2: Identify the organization behind TARA.
TARA was designed and developed by: DRDO and Research Centre Imarat (RCI) RCI is one of DRDO’s major missile development centers.

Step 3: Check the options.

• DRDO & RCI -- correct

• ISRO and IIT Madras -- incorrect

• BDL and ADA -- incorrect

• BEL and DRDO -- incorrect

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{DRDO \& Research Centre Imarat (RCI)}} \]