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Q1.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four foundational defence agreements between India and the USA?
GSOMIA (General Security of Military Information Agreement)
LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement)
COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement)
BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement)
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Answer: A. GSOMIA (General Security of Military Information Agreement)
The four foundational agreements are LEMOA (2016), COMCASA (2018), BECA (2020), and IISMOA (Industrial Security Annex). GSOMIA is primarily associated with South Korea and Japan, not India-US agreements.
Q2.
LEMOA agreement between India and USA was signed in which year?
2014
2016
2018
2020
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Answer: B. 2016
LEMOA (Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement) was signed between India and USA in 2016. It allows both countries to use each other's military bases for logistics support.
Q3.
Which military exercise is conducted between India and the United States?
Malabar Exercise
Garuda Exercise
Indra Exercise
Vajra Prahar
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Answer: A. Malabar Exercise
Malabar Exercise is a naval exercise conducted between India, USA, Japan, and Australia. Garuda is with France, Indra is with Russia, and Vajra Prahar is a special forces exercise with the USA.
Q4.
BECA agreement facilitates sharing of which type of information between India and USA?
Economic data
Geospatial intelligence and satellite data
Nuclear technology
Cyber security protocols
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Answer: B. Geospatial intelligence and satellite data
BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement) enables sharing of geospatial intelligence, satellite data, and topographical information for military purposes between India and USA.
Q5.
Which military exercise is conducted between India and Russia?
Mitra Shakti
Indra Exercise
Nomadic Elephant
Hand-in-Hand
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Answer: B. Indra Exercise
Indra Exercise is conducted between India and Russia. It includes both naval and army components. Mitra Shakti is with Sri Lanka, Nomadic Elephant with Mongolia, and Hand-in-Hand with China.
Q6.
QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) includes which four countries?
India, USA, Japan, South Korea
India, USA, Japan, Australia
India, USA, UK, France
India, Russia, China, Japan
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Answer: B. India, USA, Japan, Australia
QUAD consists of India, USA, Japan, and Australia. It aims to ensure a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region and counter China's growing influence.
Q7.
Which defence agreement allows India to purchase advanced weapons from the US with better financing terms?
LEMOA
COMCASA
Major Defence Partner (MDP) Status
BECA
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Answer: C. Major Defence Partner (MDP) Status
Major Defence Partner (MDP) status granted to India by the US in 2016 allows India to purchase advanced weapons with better financing terms and technology transfer opportunities.
Q8.
Which military exercise is conducted between India and France?
Garuda Exercise
Shakti Exercise
Varuna Exercise
All of the above
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Answer: D. All of the above
India and France conduct multiple military exercises: Garuda (Air Force), Shakti (Army), and Varuna (Navy). These exercises strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.
Q9.
What is the primary focus of the Indo-Pacific strategy in India's defence policy?
Economic development only
Maritime security and free navigation
Space exploration
Climate change mitigation
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Answer: B. Maritime security and free navigation
India's Indo-Pacific strategy primarily focuses on maritime security, ensuring free and open navigation, and maintaining regional stability against China's assertive policies.
Q10.
AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership between which countries?
Australia, UK, USA
Australia, UK, India
Australia, USA, Japan
Australia, UK, France
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Answer: A. Australia, UK, USA
AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership between Australia, UK, and USA, announced in 2021. It focuses on advanced defence technologies including nuclear submarines for Australia.
