Military Exercises — Set 4
Defence GK · सैन्य अभ्यास · Questions 31–40 of 100
Which exercise reflects India-Sri Lanka naval cooperation?
Correct Answer: A. SLINEX
Exercise SLINEX is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy. It has been conducted since 2011 and focuses on search and rescue, maritime domain awareness, and anti-piracy operations. While Mitra Shakti is the India-Sri Lanka army exercise, SLINEX is specifically the naval exercise between the two countries.
The Malabar exercise was expanded to include Japan permanently in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2015
Japan became a permanent member of the Malabar naval exercise in 2015. Japan had participated in 2007 as a one-time guest, but was made a permanent partner in 2015 reflecting the growing trilateral security cooperation between India, USA, and Japan. Australia joined Malabar in 2020 as a fourth member.
Exercise 'Shakti' between India and France was first conducted in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2011
Exercise Shakti between India and France was first conducted in 2011. It is held alternately in India and France and focuses on counter-terrorism in semi-urban terrain under a UN Chapter VII mandate. The exercise has grown in scale and now includes various combat scenarios and joint planning exercises.
Which multilateral exercise involves India, USA, Japan, and Australia together focused on naval cooperation?
Correct Answer: B. Malabar
Exercise Malabar became a quadrilateral naval exercise when Australia joined India, USA, and Japan in 2020. All four countries are members of the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue). The exercise focuses on anti-submarine warfare, carrier strike group operations, and maritime interdiction in the Indo-Pacific region.
Exercise 'Dosti' is a trilateral coast guard exercise between India, Maldives, and which third country?
Correct Answer: A. Sri Lanka
Exercise Dosti is a trilateral coast guard exercise between India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka joined in 2012). It focuses on maritime security, search and rescue, and anti-piracy operations. The exercise reflects India's commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region under its SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) policy.
Exercise 'Shakti Doot' is associated with India's military cooperation with which organization?
Correct Answer: C. UN Peacekeeping
Exercise Shakti Doot is associated with UN Peacekeeping operations, reflecting India's training for peacekeepers. India is one of the largest contributors to UN Peacekeeping missions. Various exercises with the 'Doot' (messenger) suffix are oriented towards humanitarian and peacekeeping mission preparedness.
In which year was the India-USA Exercise Yudh Abhyas first conducted?
Correct Answer: C. 2004
Exercise Yudh Abhyas between India and USA was first conducted in 2004. It is an annual exercise held alternately in India and the United States. Over the years, the exercise has evolved from focusing primarily on counter-insurgency to including high-altitude warfare, joint planning, and combined arms operations.
Exercise 'Lamitye' is a joint exercise between India and which African island nation?
Correct Answer: C. Seychelles
Exercise Lamitye (meaning 'Friendship' in Creole) is a joint army exercise between India and Seychelles. It focuses on counter-terrorism and maritime security operations. India has close security ties with Seychelles and has assisted in building the Seychelles Coast Guard. The exercise reflects India's engagement with Indian Ocean island states.
Exercise 'CORPAT' (Coordinated Patrol) is conducted by India with multiple countries. Which is NOT a CORPAT partner?
Correct Answer: C. Australia
India conducts Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) exercises with Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Bangladesh — all littoral states bordering the Bay of Bengal and Malacca Strait. Australia is not a CORPAT partner; instead India-Australia naval cooperation is formalized through AUSINDEX and the broader Malabar framework. CORPAT focuses on maritime security and anti-piracy in the eastern Indian Ocean.
Exercise 'Shakti' focuses on counter-terrorism in what type of environment?
Correct Answer: C. Semi-urban terrain
Exercise Shakti between India and France focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain under a UN Chapter VII mandate. The exercise trains soldiers in hostage rescue, building clearance, and joint cordon-and-search operations in semi-urban and village environments. Regular military exercises with friendly nations improve tactical skills and readiness for joint operations.