Dr. Tessy Thomas is also known as the 'Missile Woman of India'. She is best associated with which of the following achievements?
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Led Agni-V project; began career at LRDE.
Dr. Tessy Thomas is celebrated as the 'Missile Woman of India' for her pioneering leadership in India's ballistic missile programs. She made history as the first woman to lead a strategic missile project, specifically the Agni-V, an intercontinental ballistic missile. She started her career at the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) before joining the DRDO. Her expertise in solid propellant technology and guidance systems was instrumental in achieving India's self-reliance in long-range missile capabilities.