Military Exercises Practice Questions
20 free Military Exercises practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
The bilateral military exercise 'SURYA KIRAN' is conducted annually between India and which other country?
- A China
- B Nepal
- C Bangladesh
- D Bhutan
Correct answer: Nepal
Surya Kiran is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Nepali Army. It focuses on jungle warfare, counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain, and humanitarian assistance.
Which of the following is a trilateral naval exercise involving India, the United States, and Japan?
- A Simbex
- B Malabar
- C Varuna
- D Sampriti
Correct answer: Malabar
The Malabar exercise started as a bilateral drill between India and the US in 1992. Japan joined as a permanent member in 2015, and Australia has also participated in recent editions to strengthen Quad cooperation.
Exercise 'SAMPRITI' is a joint military training exercise between India and which neighbor?
- A Myanmar
- B Bangladesh
- C Pakistan
- D Afghanistan
Correct answer: Bangladesh
Sampriti is an important bilateral defense cooperation endeavor between India and Bangladesh. The exercise hosted alternately by both countries aims to strengthen interoperability between the two armies.
The 'NOMADIC ELEPHANT' is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
- A Thailand
- B Mongolia
- C Vietnam
- D Indonesia
Correct answer: Mongolia
Nomadic Elephant is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces. It is designed to develop synergy and professionalism while focusing on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.
Which country participates with India in the naval exercise 'SLINEX'?
- A Singapore
- B Sri Lanka
- C Seychelles
- D Saudi Arabia
Correct answer: Sri Lanka
SLINEX stands for Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise. It aims to enhance mutual understanding, improve interoperability, and exchange best practices in multi-faceted maritime operations.
The joint military exercise 'MAITREE' is conducted between the Indian Army and the Royal Army of which country?
- A Cambodia
- B Thailand
- C Malaysia
- D Oman
Correct answer: Thailand
Exercise Maitree is an annual training event between India and Thailand. It has been conducted since 2006 to strengthen defense cooperation and handle security challenges in the region.
Exercise 'VARUNA' is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which European nation?
- A United Kingdom
- B Germany
- C France
- D Italy
Correct answer: France
Varuna is the bilateral naval exercise between the Indian and French Navies. Initiated in 1993 and named Varuna in 2001, it symbolizes the strategic partnership between the two nations.
'HAND-IN-HAND' is a joint military exercise between the armies of India and which country?
- A Russia
- B Japan
- C South Korea
- D China
Correct answer: China
The Hand-in-Hand exercise is conducted between India and China. It focuses on counter-terrorism and building confidence between the two largest armies in Asia.
The bilateral air force exercise 'GARUDA' is conducted between India and which country?
- A USA
- B Israel
- C UAE
- D France
Correct answer: France
Garuda is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF). It provides a platform for pilots to share operational experiences and improve combat skills.
Which of the following is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Russia?
- A Milan
- B Sahyog-Kaijin
- C Indra
- D Naseem-Al-Bahr
Correct answer: Indra
Exercise Indra is a joint, tri-services exercise between India and Russia. While it includes army and air force components, the naval version (Indra Navy) is a key feature of their bilateral defense relationship.
'SIMBEX' is the longest uninterrupted bilateral maritime exercise India has with any other country. Which is that country?
- A South Africa
- B South Korea
- C Spain
- D Singapore
Correct answer: Singapore
SIMBEX stands for Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise. It has been conducted annually since 1994, reflecting the high level of trust and cooperation between the two navies.
The military exercise 'YUDH ABHYAS' is a major bilateral training exercise between India and which nation?
- A United Kingdom
- B UAE
- C USA
- D Australia
Correct answer: USA
Yudh Abhyas is one of the largest joint running military training and defense cooperation endeavors between India and the United States. It involves high-altitude warfare and counter-terror drills.
The 'AJEYA WARRIOR' is a bilateral army exercise between India and which country?
- A Australia
- B United Arab Emirates
- C United Kingdom
- D New Zealand
Correct answer: United Kingdom
Ajeya Warrior is a joint exercise between the Indian Army and the British Army. It alternates between the United Kingdom and India, focusing on urban and semi-urban warfare.
Exercise 'SHAKTI' is the bilateral army exercise between India and which country?
- A South Africa
- B Brazil
- C France
- D Argentina
Correct answer: France
Exercise Shakti is the bilateral exercise between the armies of India and France. It focuses on counter-terrorism operations in the backdrop of semi-urban terrain under a United Nations mandate.
The maritime exercise 'KONKAN' is conducted between the Indian Navy and which other navy?
- A Royal Australian Navy
- B Royal Saudi Navy
- C Royal Thai Navy
- D Royal Navy (UK)
Correct answer: Royal Navy (UK)
Exercise Konkan is the annual bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the United Kingdom's Royal Navy. It is named after the Konkan coast of India.
Exercise 'LAMITIYE' is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the defense forces of which island nation?
- A Maldives
- B Seychelles
- C Mauritius
- D Madagascar
Correct answer: Seychelles
Lamitiye, which means 'Friendship' in Creole, is a biennial joint exercise between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces. It has been conducted since 2001.
The 'EKUVURIN' exercise is a bilateral military drill between India and which neighbor?
- A Maldives
- B Myanmar
- C Sri Lanka
- D Afghanistan
Correct answer: Maldives
Ekuverin means 'Friends' in the Dhivehi language. It is a joint military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force.
The air force exercise 'EASTERN BRIDGE' is conducted between India and which Middle-Eastern country?
- A Qatar
- B Oman
- C Kuwait
- D Iraq
Correct answer: Oman
Eastern Bridge is a bilateral air force exercise between the Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force of Oman. It aims to provide operational exposure and enhance mutual cooperation.
'KHAN QUEST' is a multinational peacekeeping exercise hosted by which country, in which India regularly participates?
- A Kazakhstan
- B Mongolia
- C Kyrgyzstan
- D Thailand
Correct answer: Mongolia
Khaan Quest is a multinational peacekeeping exercise held annually in Mongolia. It involves military personnel from various countries to improve peacekeeping capabilities and interoperability.
The exercise 'DHARMA GUARDIAN' is a joint military training exercise between India and which country?
- A South Korea
- B Nepal
- C Japan
- D Indonesia
Correct answer: Japan
Dharma Guardian is an annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It is a crucial part of the deepening strategic ties between India and Japan.