Military Exercises — Set 9
Defence GK · सैन्य अभ्यास · Questions 81–90 of 100
Exercise 'Garuda Shakti' is a special forces exercise between India and which Southeast Asian country?
Correct Answer: C. Indonesia
Exercise Garuda Shakti is a joint special forces exercise between India and Indonesia. It focuses on counter-terrorism operations in jungle terrain. Indonesia is India's most important maritime partner in Southeast Asia given its control of key straits (Lombok, Sunda) and its status as the world's largest archipelagic state.
Which India-UK naval exercise focuses on anti-submarine warfare?
Correct Answer: B. Konkan
Exercise Konkan is the India-UK bilateral naval exercise that covers anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, and sea control operations. The Royal Navy of the UK and the Indian Navy have a long historical relationship, and Konkan is one of the regular exercises that maintain this naval partnership. Regular military exercises with friendly nations improve tactical skills and readiness for joint operations.
Which country's navy participates with India in Exercise 'Tasman Saber'?
Correct Answer: D. Both A and B
The correct answer is 'Both A and B'. Exercise Tasman Saber primarily involves Australia and the USA, with New Zealand and other partners occasionally participating. India has participated as an observer. The exercise is named after the Tasman Sea (between Australia and New Zealand) and the military concept of the saber/sword. It is held biennially in Queensland, Australia.
Exercise 'Surya Kiran' focuses on which type of military operations between India and Nepal?
Correct Answer: B. High-altitude warfare and HADR
Exercise Surya Kiran focuses on high-altitude warfare and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, both highly relevant to the mountainous Himalayan terrain shared by India and Nepal. The exercise also covers jungle warfare, counter-terrorism, and coordination between the two armies in response to natural disasters. Regular military exercises with friendly nations improve tactical skills and readiness for joint operations.
Which country participates with India in the 'Dustlik' army exercise?
Correct Answer: D. Uzbekistan
Exercise Dustlik is held between India and Uzbekistan. 'Dustlik' means 'Friendship' in the Uzbek language. First conducted in 2019, it focuses on counter-terrorism operations. Uzbekistan is a key Central Asian partner for India, and PM Modi has visited Tashkent multiple times to strengthen bilateral ties including defence cooperation.
Exercise 'CORPAT' (Coordinated Patrol) is an example of which type of naval cooperation?
Correct Answer: B. Maritime domain awareness patrol
CORPAT (Coordinated Patrol) exercises involve naval vessels of two countries patrolling the same maritime area simultaneously to enhance coordination and maritime domain awareness. India conducts CORPATs with Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Bangladesh along the eastern Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal, focusing on anti-piracy and suppression of illegal activities. Regular military exercises with friendly nations improve tactical skills and readiness for joint operations.
Exercise 'Malabar' was first conducted in which year as a bilateral India-USA naval exercise?
Correct Answer: B. 1992
Exercise Malabar was first conducted in 1992 as a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the US Navy. It was named after the Malabar Coast of India. The exercise was initially focused on surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare. Japan became a permanent partner in 2015 and Australia joined in 2020.
Which India-South Korea exercise focuses on army operations?
Correct Answer: C. Yoddha Shakti
Exercise Yoddha Shakti is an army exercise between India and South Korea. India-South Korea defence ties have strengthened significantly, with South Korea supplying K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers to the Indian Army (which India manufactures domestically as K9 Vajra). The two countries have a Comprehensive Partnership.
Exercise 'Shakti-Kumari' or 'Shakti-related' exercises between India and Sri Lanka typically focus on which terrain?
Correct Answer: C. Jungle and tropical terrain
India-Sri Lanka army exercises like Mitra Shakti focus on jungle and tropical terrain warfare, counter-terrorism, and counter-insurgency — all relevant to the operational environment of South Asia and particularly Sri Lanka. These exercises draw on India's experience in jungle warfare and Sri Lanka's experience from the Eelam wars. Regular military exercises with friendly nations improve tactical skills and readiness for joint operations.
Which year was the first edition of Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' between India and Japan held?
Correct Answer: C. 2018
The first edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian between India and Japan was held in 2018 at Camp Imazu, Japan. The exercise was a significant milestone in India-Japan defence cooperation, reflecting the Special Strategic and Global Partnership established in 2014 between Prime Ministers Modi and Abe. Subsequent editions have been held alternately in India and Japan.