Which of the following is the first surface to surface ballistic missile of India?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Prithvi.
Important Points

The Prithvi was India's first indigenously developed ballistic missile produced by the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program(IGMDP)
It is a road-mobile, short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) powered by a single-stage, two engines, and liquid- fuel.
Development of Prithvi began in 1983, and it was first tested on February 25, 1988
Till now, three versions of Prithvi is- Prithvi-I, Prithvi-II, Prithvi-III.

Additional Information

Akash	AKASH is a short-range surface-to-air missile system to protect vulnerable areas and vulnerable points from air attacks. AKASH weapon system can simultaneously engage Multiple Targets in Group mode or Autonomous mode. It has built-in Electronic Counter- counter measures features. Entire weapon systems have been configured on mobile platforms. It is operational with IAF and IA as well.
Trishul	Trishul is a short-range surface to air missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation as a part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. It can also be used as an anti- sea skimmer from a ship against low flying attacking missiles.
Agni	In May 1989, India test-fired its first intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Agni. It is a two-stage missile with the first stage using the first stage solid fuel booster motor of the SLV-3 satellite launch vehicle This marked the first time that India had used directly a component of its civilian space research program for military purposes.