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Dr. Tessy Thomas is also known as the 'Missile Woman of India'. She is best associated with which of the following achievements?

1. Led Agni - V project; began career at LRDE
2. Was Chairperson of ISRO
3. Founded a private satellite company
4. Headed HAL's aeronautics division

Correct answer: Led Agni - V project; began career at LRDE

Solution

Tessy Thomas is a noted DRDO scientist known for her work on the Agni missile programme, especially Agni-V. She is not associated with ISRO chairmanship or HAL leadership. Her early career was at LRDE.

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