1. The military exercise “Yudh Abhyas” is held between India and which country?
a) Russia
b) USA
c) France
d) UK
Answer: b) USA
Explanation: Yudh Abhyas is an annual joint Army exercise between India and the USA to enhance interoperability and counter-terrorism skills.
2. The exercise “Vajra Prahar” is conducted between India and which country?
a) France
b) USA
c) Russia
d) Japan
Answer: b) USA
Explanation: Vajra Prahar is a joint special forces exercise between the Indian Army and US Army focusing on counter-terrorism operations.
3. The Indo-Russian military exercise is known as:
a) Yudh Abhyas
b) Indra
c) Maitree
d) Shakti
Answer: b) Indra
Explanation: Indra is a bilateral tri-service exercise between India and Russia covering Army, Navy, and Air Force operations.
4. The military exercise “Maitree” is conducted between India and:
a) Nepal
b) Thailand
c) Sri Lanka
d) Bangladesh
Answer: b) Thailand
Explanation: Maitree is an annual joint exercise between the Indian and Royal Thai Armies focusing on counter-insurgency operations.
5. The India–Bangladesh joint military exercise is called:
a) Maitree
b) Sampriti
c) Shakti
d) Mitra Shakti
Answer: b) Sampriti
Explanation: Sampriti aims to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between India and Bangladesh Armies.
6. The joint military exercise “Surya Kiran” is held between India and:
a) Nepal
b) Bhutan
c) Myanmar
d) Sri Lanka
Answer: a) Nepal
Explanation: Surya Kiran is a long-running bilateral exercise between Indian and Nepali Armies.
7. The joint exercise “Mitra Shakti” is between India and:
a) Maldives
b) Sri Lanka
c) Nepal
d) Myanmar
Answer: b) Sri Lanka
Explanation: Mitra Shakti focuses on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism cooperation.
8. The India–France joint army exercise is called:
a) Shakti
b) Yudh Abhyas
c) Maitree
d) Varuna
Answer: a) Shakti
Explanation: Shakti is a biennial military exercise between India and France to strengthen defence cooperation.
9. The India–UK joint military exercise is called:
a) Konkan
b) Ajeya Warrior
c) Varuna
d) Garuda
Answer: b) Ajeya Warrior
Explanation: Ajeya Warrior is a biennial Army exercise between India and the United Kingdom.
10. The India–Myanmar joint military exercise is known as:
a) Shakti
b) Imbax
c) Sunrise
d) Maitree
Answer: b) Imbax
Explanation: Imbax focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief between India and Myanmar Armies.
11. The joint exercise “Hand-in-Hand” is conducted between India and:
a) China
b) Japan
c) South Korea
d) Vietnam
Answer: a) China
Explanation: Hand-in-Hand is an India–China joint exercise focusing on counter-terrorism and humanitarian aid.
12. The joint exercise “Nomadic Elephant” is conducted between India and:
a) Bhutan
b) Mongolia
c) Nepal
d) Kazakhstan
Answer: b) Mongolia
Explanation: Nomadic Elephant enhances coordination and peacekeeping between Indian and Mongolian Armies.
13. The India–Kazakhstan joint military exercise is called:
a) Prabal Dostyk
b) Khanjar
c) Shakti
d) Maitree
Answer: a) Prabal Dostyk
Explanation: Prabal Dostyk means “Robust Friendship” — it is a bilateral Army exercise with Kazakhstan.
14. The exercise “Khanjar” is held between India and:
a) Uzbekistan
b) Kyrgyzstan
c) Oman
d) Kazakhstan
Answer: b) Kyrgyzstan
Explanation: Khanjar focuses on counter-terrorism and mountain warfare training between India and Kyrgyzstan.
15. The exercise “Dustlik” is a joint exercise between India and:
a) Kazakhstan
b) Uzbekistan
c) Tajikistan
d) Turkmenistan
Answer: b) Uzbekistan
Explanation: Dustlik is an Indo–Uzbekistan Army exercise aimed at improving counter-insurgency coordination.
16. The joint exercise “Al Nagah” is between India and:
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Oman
c) UAE
d) Qatar
Answer: b) Oman
Explanation: Al Nagah is a biennial Army exercise between India and Oman focused on counter-terrorism.
17. The exercise “EKUVERIN” is conducted between India and:
a) Indonesia
b) Maldives
c) Seychelles
d) Mauritius
Answer: b) Maldives
Explanation: Ekuverin means “Friends” in Dhivehi; it’s an Army exercise between India and Maldives.
18. The joint military exercise “Lamitiye” is between India and:
a) Seychelles
b) Mauritius
c) Madagascar
d) Kenya
Answer: a) Seychelles
Explanation: Lamitiye means “Friendship”; it’s conducted between India and Seychelles since 2001.
19. The India–Singapore Army exercise is called:
a) SIMBEX
b) Bold Kurukshetra
c) Agni Warrior
d) Varuna
Answer: b) Bold Kurukshetra
Explanation: Bold Kurukshetra focuses on joint warfare tactics between the Armies of India and Singapore.
20. The India–Indonesia joint Army exercise is called:
a) Samudra Shakti
b) Garuda Shakti
c) Mitra Shakti
d) Indo Shakti
Answer: b) Garuda Shakti
Explanation: Garuda Shakti is an Army-level exercise focusing on special operations and jungle warfare.
21. The India–Japan Army exercise is known as:
a) Dharma Guardian
b) Shakti
c) Mitra Shakti
d) Varuna
Answer: a) Dharma Guardian
Explanation: Dharma Guardian is an annual exercise between Indian and Japanese Armies focused on counter-terrorism.
22. The joint India–UAE Army exercise is known as:
a) Desert Eagle
b) Desert Cyclone
c) Desert Knight
d) Desert Viper
Answer: b) Desert Cyclone
Explanation: Desert Cyclone is a bilateral Army exercise between India and the UAE, held in Rajasthan’s deserts.
23. The India–Saudi Arabia joint military exercise is called:
a) Sada Tanseeq
b) Desert Strike
c) Al Mohed Al Hindi
d) Shakti
Answer: c) Al Mohed Al Hindi
Explanation: Conducted in 2021, it marked the first-ever joint military exercise between India and Saudi Arabia.
24. The India–Egypt joint military exercise is called:
a) Cyclone
b) Desert Warrior
c) Exercise Cyclone-I
d) Indo-Nile
Answer: c) Exercise Cyclone-I
Explanation: Conducted in 2023, this was the first-ever joint Army exercise between India and Egypt.
25. The India–U.S. joint special forces exercise “Vajra Prahar” 2024 was held in which Indian state?
a) Meghalaya
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Rajasthan
d) Uttarakhand
Answer: d) Uttarakhand
Explanation: The 2024 edition was conducted in Umroi (Meghalaya) and Bakloh (Himachal in past), focusing on high-altitude operations.
26. The naval exercise “Malabar” is conducted between India and which countries?
a) India & USA
b) India, USA & Japan (and Australia)
c) India & Russia
d) India & France
Answer: b) India, USA & Japan (and Australia)
Explanation: Malabar began in 1992 as a bilateral Indo-US naval drill and later expanded into a Quadrilateral (QUAD) exercise with Japan and Australia.
27. The India–France naval exercise is called –
a) Varuna
b) Indra Navy
c) Konkan
d) SIMBEX
Answer: a) Varuna
Explanation: Varuna is an annual bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and French Navy, focusing on maritime security and anti-submarine warfare.
28. The Indo-Russian naval exercise is known as –
a) Indra Navy
b) Varuna
c) Malabar
d) Konkan
Answer: a) Indra Navy
Explanation: Indra Navy is the maritime component of the tri-service Indra series between India and Russia.
29. The naval exercise “Konkan” is conducted between India and –
a) France
b) UK
c) Japan
d) Germany
Answer: b) UK
Explanation: Konkan is a long-standing India–UK naval exercise focusing on anti-submarine and surface warfare.
30. The India–Singapore joint naval exercise is called –
a) SIMBEX
b) AUSINDEX
c) Malabar
d) SLINEX
Answer: a) SIMBEX
Explanation: SIMBEX (Singapore–India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) has been held annually since 1994.
31. The India–Sri Lanka naval exercise is –
a) Mitra Shakti
b) SLINEX
c) SIMBEX
d) Sampriti
Answer: b) SLINEX
Explanation: SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise) enhances interoperability between the two navies.
32. The India–Australia bilateral naval exercise is –
a) AUSINDEX
b) Malabar
c) Varuna
d) Indra Navy
Answer: a) AUSINDEX
Explanation: AUSINDEX focuses on anti-submarine operations and maritime security between India and Australia.
33. The India–Indonesia naval exercise is called –
a) Samudra Shakti
b) Garuda Shakti
c) Surya Kiran
d) Mitra Shakti
Answer: a) Samudra Shakti
Explanation: Samudra Shakti strengthens maritime cooperation between Indian and Indonesian Navies.
34. The India–Bangladesh naval exercise is known as –
a) Bongosagar
b) Sampriti
c) Varuna
d) Mitra Shakti
Answer: a) Bongosagar
Explanation: Bongosagar was initiated in 2019 to enhance interoperability between Indian and Bangladeshi Navies.
35. The India–Thailand naval exercise is –
a) Siam Bharat
b) Indo-Thai CORPAT
c) Samudra Maitri
d) Maitree
Answer: b) Indo-Thai CORPAT
Explanation: Coordinated Patrols (CORPATs) are conducted regularly between India and Thailand to secure the Andaman Sea.
36. The India–Myanmar coordinated naval patrol is known as –
a) IMCOR
b) IMBAX
c) IMEX
d) Indra Patrol
Answer: a) IMCOR
Explanation: IMCOR (India–Myanmar Coordinated Patrol) ensures maritime security in the Bay of Bengal.
37. The India–Indonesia–Thailand joint naval patrol is collectively called –
a) SAGAR Patrol
b) Trilateral CORPAT
c) Ocean Guardian
d) Maritime Triad
Answer: b) Trilateral CORPAT
Explanation: It enhances maritime domain awareness and cooperation among the three navies.
38. The trilateral maritime exercise involving India, Sri Lanka & Maldives is –
a) DOSTI
b) SLINEX
c) SAGAR Mitra
d) VARUNA II
Answer: a) DOSTI
Explanation: DOSTI focuses on search-and-rescue and disaster-relief among the three nations.
39. The India–Japan maritime exercise is known as –
a) JIMEX
b) Shakti
c) Garuda
d) Varuna
Answer: a) JIMEX
Explanation: JIMEX (Japan–India Maritime Exercise) was launched in 2012 to promote maritime security.
40. The India–Qatar naval exercise is –
a) Zair-Al Bahr
b) Desert Knight
c) Al Mohed Al Hindi
d) Sada Tanseeq
Answer: a) Zair-Al Bahr
Explanation: Zair-Al Bahr (Friendship of the Sea) is a bilateral exercise strengthening maritime relations with Qatar.
41. The first India–Saudi Arabia naval exercise held in 2021 was –
a) Al Mohed Al Hindi
b) Desert Wave
c) Sada Tanseeq
d) Arabia Guardian
Answer: a) Al Mohed Al Hindi
Explanation: It was the maiden bilateral maritime drill between the Indian and Royal Saudi Navies.
42. The tri-service exercise conducted among Army, Navy, and Air Force in India is –
a) Indra
b) Exercise HimVijay
c) Exercise Sudarshan Shakti
d) Exercise TriShakti
Answer: c) Exercise Sudarshan Shakti
Explanation: Conducted by the Southern Command, it integrates all three services for joint warfare readiness.
43. The joint tri-service humanitarian exercise between India and Russia is –
a) Indra
b) Druzhba
c) ZAPAD
d) Vostok
Answer: a) Indra
Explanation: Indra is India’s only tri-service exercise with another country (Russia).
44. The first ever Indian tri-service exercise held outside India was –
a) Exercise Milan
b) Indra 2017 (Russia)
c) DOSTI
d) IMEX 2019
Answer: b) Indra 2017 (Russia)
Explanation: The 2017 edition was India’s first integrated tri-service exercise abroad.
45. The large-scale multilateral naval exercise hosted by India is –
a) Milan
b) Malabar
c) Varuna
d) SIMBEX
Answer: a) Milan
Explanation: Milan is a biennial multilateral exercise organized by the Indian Navy since 1995 to promote regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
46. The Indian Navy’s annual theatre-level readiness exercise is –
a) Samudra Shakti
b) TROPEX
c) Sagar Parikrama
d) Prasthan
Answer: b) TROPEX (Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise)
Explanation: It is the Indian Navy’s largest internal drill conducted with the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard.
47. The biennial coastal defence exercise involving all coastal states is –
a) Prasthan
b) Sea Vigil
c) TROPEX
d) Sagar Suraksha
Answer: b) Sea Vigil
Explanation: Sea Vigil tests India’s coastal security network across 13 coastal states and UTs.
48. The joint naval exercise between India and the United Arab Emirates is –
a) Zayed Talwar
b) Zair-Al Bahr
c) Desert Knight
d) Al Mohed Al Hindi
Answer: a) Zayed Talwar
Explanation: Zayed Talwar is a bilateral naval exercise between India and the UAE.
49. The tri-service amphibious exercise conducted in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is –
a) AMPHEX
b) Indra Navy
c) TROPEX
d) Varuna
Answer: a) AMPHEX
Explanation: AMPHEX is an integrated exercise by Indian Army, Navy and Air Force testing amphibious warfare capabilities.
50. The coordinated maritime patrol between India and Indonesia across the Andaman Sea is called –
a) IMCOR
b) INDO-INDO CORPAT
c) Samudra Shakti
d) SAGAR Patrol
Answer: b) INDO-INDO CORPAT
Explanation: Regular CORPATs (Coordinated Patrols) enhance maritime surveillance and regional security between both nations.
51. The India–France Air Force exercise is known as –
a) Garuda
b) Varuna
c) Indra Air
d) Desert Eagle
Answer: a) Garuda
Explanation: Garuda is a bilateral Air Force exercise between India and France focusing on aerial combat and interoperability.
52. The India–UK Air Force exercise is –
a) Indradhanush
b) Varuna
c) Garuda
d) Ajeya Warrior
Answer: a) Indradhanush
Explanation: Indradhanush is a bilateral exercise between the Royal Air Force (UK) and Indian Air Force involving fighter and transport aircraft.
53. The India–Singapore Air Force joint exercise is –
a) SIMBEX
b) SINDEX
c) SINBEX
d) SINDEX–Ind
Answer: b) SINDEX
Explanation: SINDEX (Singapore–India Air Exercise) strengthens air warfare and defence cooperation between the two nations.
54. The India–UAE joint Air Force exercise is called –
a) Desert Eagle
b) Desert Knight
c) Zayed Talwar
d) Al Mohed
Answer: a) Desert Eagle
Explanation: Desert Eagle is a bilateral Air Force exercise between India and UAE, held in Al-Dhafra Air Base (UAE).
55. The India–France Air Force exercise held in Rajasthan and France alternately is –
a) Desert Eagle
b) Garuda
c) Varuna
d) Indra
Answer: b) Garuda
Explanation: Conducted alternately in both countries, Garuda enhances air defence coordination.
56. The India–Russia Air Force exercise is known as –
a) Avia Indra
b) Indra Air
c) Vostok
d) Zapad
Answer: a) Avia Indra
Explanation: Avia Indra involves fighter, transport, and helicopter operations between India and Russia.
57. The India–USA Air Force exercise is –
a) Cope India
b) Red Flag
c) Yudh Abhyas
d) Vajra Prahar
Answer: a) Cope India
Explanation: Cope India is a bilateral Air Force exercise between India and the USA focusing on tactical air combat.
58. The India–Japan Air Force exercise started in 2023 is –
a) Dharma Guardian
b) Shinyuu Maitri
c) Cope Samurai
d) Veer Guardian
Answer: d) Veer Guardian
Explanation: Veer Guardian 2023 was the first India–Japan Air Force exercise held at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan.
59. The India–Indonesia Air Force exercise is –
a) Garuda Shakti
b) Samudra Shakti
c) Elang Indopura
d) Angkor Warrior
Answer: c) Elang Indopura
Explanation: Elang Indopura enhances cooperation between Indian and Indonesian Air Forces in joint missions.
60. The India–Oman Air Force exercise is –
a) Eastern Bridge
b) Desert Eagle
c) Al Nagah
d) Zair-Al Bahr
Answer: a) Eastern Bridge
Explanation: Eastern Bridge promotes air defence and interoperability between the Royal Air Force of Oman and the Indian Air Force.
61. The India–Thailand Air Force exercise is known as –
a) Siam Bharat
b) Shakti Air
c) Ex-Air Guardian
d) Indo-Thai Air
Answer: d) Indo-Thai Air
Explanation: Conducted periodically to enhance aerial coordination and rescue operations.
62. The IAF’s participation in the multinational Air Exercise in the USA is called –
a) Cope India
b) Red Flag
c) Cobra Gold
d) Pitch Black
Answer: b) Red Flag
Explanation: Red Flag is a multinational Air Force exercise hosted by the US at Nellis Air Force Base.
63. The multilateral air exercise hosted by Australia in which India participates is –
a) Pitch Black
b) Desert Knight
c) Cope Thunder
d) Red Flag
Answer: a) Pitch Black
Explanation: Pitch Black is hosted biennially by Australia involving over 15 countries, including India.
64. The IAF participated in which exercise hosted by UAE and France in 2021?
a) Desert Knight
b) Desert Eagle
c) Desert Falcon
d) Desert Viper
Answer: d) Desert Viper
Explanation: Desert Viper is a trilateral air exercise involving India, UAE, and France.
65. The trilateral Air Force exercise involving India, France, and the UAE in 2023 was –
a) Garuda Shield
b) Desert Knight
c) Desert Trident
d) Desert Viper
Answer: b) Desert Knight
Explanation: Desert Knight was conducted in the Arabian Gulf to boost trilateral coordination among the three Air Forces.
66. The India–Myanmar Air Force exercise is called –
a) IMBAX Air
b) IMEX
c) Shakti Air
d) MILEX
Answer: a) IMBAX Air
Explanation: Conducted under India–Myanmar bilateral cooperation focusing on disaster relief and air support missions.
67. The IAF participated in Exercise “Blue Flag” hosted by –
a) USA
b) Israel
c) France
d) UK
Answer: b) Israel
Explanation: Blue Flag is a multinational air combat exercise held in Israel, emphasizing joint operations and air superiority.
68. The IAF participated in “Ex-Cobra Warrior 2023” held in –
a) USA
b) UK
c) France
d) Australia
Answer: b) UK
Explanation: Cobra Warrior is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Royal Air Force (UK) involving IAF Mirage and Su-30 aircraft.
69. The IAF participated in “Exercise Bright Star 2023” held in –
a) Egypt
b) UAE
c) Qatar
d) France
Answer: a) Egypt
Explanation: Bright Star is the largest joint air exercise in the Middle East involving India, USA, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
70. The India–Sri Lanka Air Force exercise is known as –
a) SLINEX Air
b) Indra Air
c) Shakti Air
d) Nilgiri Sky
Answer: b) Indra Air
Explanation: Indra Air is the Air Force component of the Indo-Russian Indra series involving tri-service coordination.
71. The Indian Air Force’s largest domestic war game is –
a) Gagan Shakti
b) Vayu Shakti
c) Iron Fist
d) Meghdoot
Answer: a) Gagan Shakti
Explanation: Gagan Shakti is a large-scale biennial Air Force-level war exercise covering the Western and Northern sectors.
72. The live-fire air power demonstration conducted by the IAF every two years is –
a) Vayu Shakti
b) Garuda
c) Iron Fist
d) Meghdoot
Answer: a) Vayu Shakti
Explanation: Vayu Shakti showcases precision strike capabilities of the IAF at Pokhran range.
73. The IAF’s air-to-ground weapons display exercise is called –
a) Iron Fist
b) Gagan Shakti
c) Akraman
d) Agni Vajra
Answer: a) Iron Fist
Explanation: Iron Fist demonstrates India’s airstrike capabilities and combat readiness.
74. The India–US–Japan joint aerial exercise focused on Indo-Pacific security is –
a) Malabar Air
b) Cope India
c) Pacific Sentry
d) Shakti Air
Answer: c) Pacific Sentry
Explanation: Pacific Sentry involves the IAF in coordination with QUAD partners to ensure Indo-Pacific regional stability.
75. The IAF participated in the “Exercise INIOCHOS-23” hosted by –
a) Greece
b) Italy
c) France
d) Spain
Answer: a) Greece
Explanation: INIOCHOS is an annual multinational exercise held at Andravida Air Base in Greece, with IAF’s Su-30 MKI aircraft participating.
76. The joint military exercise involving all three services of the Indian Armed Forces is called –
a) Indra
b) Sudarshan Shakti
c) AMPHEX
d) Dakshin Shakti
Answer: b) Sudarshan Shakti
Explanation: Sudarshan Shakti is an integrated tri-service exercise led by the Southern Command to test joint operational readiness.
77. The tri-service amphibious exercise conducted in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is –
a) AMPHEX
b) TROPEX
c) Sea Vigil
d) Prasthan
Answer: a) AMPHEX
Explanation: AMPHEX focuses on amphibious landing and coordinated tri-service operations in island territories.
78. The Indian Navy’s annual theatre-level operational readiness exercise is –
a) TROPEX
b) Sea Vigil
c) Milan
d) Prasthan
Answer: a) TROPEX
Explanation: Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) is the Navy’s largest exercise involving all maritime commands.
79. The biennial coastal defence exercise covering all coastal states is –
a) Sea Vigil
b) DOSTI
c) SAGAR
d) Sagar Kavach
Answer: a) Sea Vigil
Explanation: Sea Vigil assesses coastal defence preparedness with participation from Navy, Coast Guard, and local agencies.
80. The domestic coastal security exercise conducted off the Western Coast is –
a) Sagar Kavach
b) Sea Vigil
c) Varuna
d) SAGAR Shakti
Answer: a) Sagar Kavach
Explanation: Sagar Kavach evaluates coordination between coastal police, Navy, and Coast Guard for maritime security.
81. The Indian Navy’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise is –
a) Sagar Samrat
b) Prasthan
c) Jalrahat
d) Pralay
Answer: b) Prasthan
Explanation: Prasthan tests offshore security and emergency response coordination among naval and civilian agencies.
82. The Indian Army’s flood relief and disaster response exercise is –
a) Jalrahat
b) Meghdoot
c) Sudarshan Shakti
d) Vajra Prahar
Answer: a) Jalrahat
Explanation: Jalrahat is a flood-relief and disaster management exercise conducted in Assam.
83. The Army’s exercise focusing on mountain warfare and high-altitude training is –
a) HimVijay
b) Gagan Shakti
c) Meghdoot
d) Parvat Prahar
Answer: a) HimVijay
Explanation: Exercise HimVijay was conducted in Arunachal Pradesh by the Eastern Command to test mountain combat readiness.
84. The Army operation conducted to secure Siachen Glacier in 1984 is known as –
a) Operation Meghdoot
b) Operation Cactus
c) Operation Vijay
d) Operation Rhino
Answer: a) Operation Meghdoot
Explanation: Operation Meghdoot secured the Siachen Glacier, making India the highest battlefield operator in the world.
85. The Indian Army’s counter-insurgency exercise in the Northeast is –
a) Operation Rhino
b) Operation Meghdoot
c) Operation Rakshak
d) Operation Trident
Answer: a) Operation Rhino
Explanation: Operation Rhino focuses on counter-insurgency in Assam and adjoining regions.
86. The Indian Army’s anti-militancy operation in Jammu & Kashmir is –
a) Operation Vijay
b) Operation Rakshak
c) Operation Meghdoot
d) Operation Pawan
Answer: b) Operation Rakshak
Explanation: Operation Rakshak is a long-term counter-insurgency operation in J&K to maintain internal security.
87. The Indian Navy’s 1971 war operation against Pakistan was –
a) Operation Trident
b) Operation Cactus
c) Operation Pawan
d) Operation Vijay
Answer: a) Operation Trident
Explanation: Operation Trident was India’s successful naval attack on Karachi harbour during the 1971 war.
88. The follow-up naval operation to Trident in 1971 was –
a) Operation Python
b) Operation Cobra
c) Operation Meghdoot
d) Operation Trishul
Answer: a) Operation Python
Explanation: Operation Python (Dec 1971) was the second naval strike on Karachi during the Indo-Pak war.
89. The operation to liberate Goa from Portuguese rule in 1961 was –
a) Operation Vijay
b) Operation Cactus
c) Operation Rhino
d) Operation Polo
Answer: a) Operation Vijay
Explanation: Operation Vijay liberated Goa, Daman, and Diu from Portuguese control.
90. The Indian intervention in the Maldives coup attempt (1988) was –
a) Operation Cactus
b) Operation Vijay
c) Operation Pawan
d) Operation Trishul
Answer: a) Operation Cactus
Explanation: Operation Cactus by Indian Armed Forces foiled a coup attempt in the Maldives in 1988.
91. The Indian Peace Keeping Force’s (IPKF) operation in Sri Lanka was –
a) Operation Pawan
b) Operation Vijay
c) Operation Trident
d) Operation Rakshak
Answer: a) Operation Pawan
Explanation: Operation Pawan (1987–1990) was conducted by IPKF to neutralize LTTE insurgents in Sri Lanka.
92. The joint military exercise focusing on cyber defence between India and other nations is –
a) Cyber Suraksha
b) Cyber Sangram
c) Cyber Shakti
d) Cyber Coalition
Answer: a) Cyber Suraksha
Explanation: Cyber Suraksha tests India’s preparedness against cyberattacks and information warfare.
93. The domestic exercise testing the Indian Air Force’s cyber and space defence systems is –
a) Gagan Shakti
b) Vayu Shakti
c) Cyber Dome
d) Sangrah
Answer: c) Cyber Dome
Explanation: Cyber Dome focuses on securing the IAF’s network and aerospace information systems.
94. The Indian Armed Forces’ joint exercise on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies is –
a) CBRN Shield
b) Raksha Shakti
c) Sangram
d) Trinetra
Answer: a) CBRN Shield
Explanation: CBRN Shield enhances response mechanisms to chemical and biological threats.
95. The tri-service humanitarian exercise involving the Navy, Army, and Air Force in coastal states is –
a) Sagar Shakti
b) Sagar Kavach
c) AMPHEX
d) Sudarshan Shakti
Answer: a) Sagar Shakti
Explanation: Sagar Shakti focuses on disaster relief and humanitarian operations in coastal and island regions.
96. The joint Army–IAF exercise conducted in Rajasthan desert regions is –
a) Vijay Prahar
b) Sudarshan Shakti
c) Desert Knight
d) Meghdoot
Answer: a) Vijay Prahar
Explanation: Exercise Vijay Prahar tests the rapid mobilization and strike capability of the South-Western Command.
97. The joint India–ASEAN maritime exercise conducted in 2023 was –
a) Milan
b) AIME
c) SAGAR
d) ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise (AIME)
Answer: d) ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise (AIME)
Explanation: Conducted in Singapore and the South China Sea to enhance Indo-Pacific maritime security cooperation.
98. The joint Army–Navy–Air Force exercise in Western Sector integrating theatre commands is –
a) Dakshin Shakti
b) Trinetra
c) Shakti Prahar
d) Sangram Shakti
Answer: a) Dakshin Shakti
Explanation: Dakshin Shakti is a theatre-level tri-service exercise aimed at enhancing jointness in the Southern theatre.
99. The major inter-service defence exercise simulating a national security scenario is –
a) Bharat Shakti
b) Sangram
c) Trishakti
d) Shatrujeet
Answer: a) Bharat Shakti
Explanation: Bharat Shakti integrates all three services and paramilitary forces in full-scale war simulation exercises.
100. The Army’s annual exercise focusing on desert warfare and firepower demonstration is –
a) Shatrujeet
b) Sudarshan Shakti
c) Desert Strike
d) Desert Cyclone
Answer: c) Desert Strike
Explanation: Desert Strike is a large-scale exercise in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert showcasing integrated mechanized warfare.