Question

DRDO has conducted the first successful flight test of Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology. What is the full form of MIRV?

• A. Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle
• B. Mission India Target Re-Entry Vehicle
• C. Multiple Independently Technology Re-Entry Vehicle
• D. Multiple Indirect Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To ascertain the full form of the acronym MIRV, the provided options must be assessed against their definitions:

Option	Description
1. Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle	Systems featuring multiple warheads, each capable of independent targeting of distinct locations.
2. Mission India Target Re-Entry Vehicle	This term lacks recognition within technological or military fields.
3. Multiple Independently Technology Re-Entry Vehicle	The phrasing is technically inaccurate.
4. Multiple Indirect Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle	This does not accurately represent any known technology.

Based on the definitions, the correct expansion of MIRV is Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle. This designation accurately reflects the system's ability to direct separate warheads to multiple locations independently, aligning with the operational use in missile systems like the Agni-5.