Microtheme: Defence —
4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2024] Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:
   • (a) Operation Sankalp
   • (b) Operation Maitri
   • (c) Operation Sadbhavana*
   • (d) Operation Madad
   Correct Answer: (C) Operation Sadbhavana*
2. [2024] Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct?
   1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
   2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
   3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
   4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
   Select the answer using the code given below:
   • (a) 1, 2 and 3
   • (b) 1 and 4
   • (c) 1 and 4
   • (d) 2, 3 and 4*
   Correct Answer: (D) 2, 3 and 4*
3. [2024] What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
   1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.
   2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs.
   3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters.
   Select the correct answer using the code given below:
   • (a) 1,2,3
   • (b) 1 and 2 only
   • (c) 2 and 3 only
   • (d) 1 and 3 only*
   Correct Answer: (D) 1 and 3 only*
4. [2023] With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements:
   1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
   2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security.
   3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.
   How many of the above statements are correct?
   • (a) Only one
   • (b) Only two
   • (c) All three
   • (d) None
   Correct Answer: (B) Only two