Q130 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Iron dome missile defence system belongs to which of the following countries?1.France2.United States of America3.IsraelSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 1 and 2
B Only 3
C 2 and 3
D Only 1

Correct answer: (b) Only 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Iron Dome is not a French or US system.

  2. B

    Only 3

    Only 3. Iron Dome is Israel’s short-range rocket/missile defence.

  3. C

    2 and 3

    2 and 3. The US has funded/co-produced elements, but the system ‘belongs’ to Israel in this item.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. France is the wrong country.

Summary. Official key is (b) only 3. Iron Dome: Israel. Also note: Rafael / IAI — Israeli developers; Tamir — Interceptor missile; David’s Sling / Arrow — Sister Israeli layers; NASAMS / Patriot — US-linked; not Iron Dome.