Correct Answer: Option B) 1 and 3 only
Statement 1: "Military exercises strengthen diplomatic and strategic ties." - TRUE.Military exercises between countries serve as platforms for strengthening diplomatic relations, enhancing mutual trust, and fostering strategic partnerships. They allow nations to demonstrate commitment to each other and build confidence in their military cooperation.
Statement 2: "They are conducted exclusively by the Army wing of the armed forces." - FALSE.Military exercises are conducted by various wings of the armed forces including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and sometimes even joint exercises involving multiple branches.
Examples include:
Naval exercises like Malabar (involving navies)
Air Force exercises like Garuda (air forces)
Joint exercises involving multiple service branches
Statement 3: "Exercises like Sampriti and Yudh Abhyas reflect India's bilateral defence diplomacy." - TRUESampriti is a bilateral military exercise between India and Bangladesh, while Yudh Abhyas is conducted between India and the United States.
These exercises are clear examples of India's bilateral defense diplomacy efforts with different countries to strengthen military cooperation and interoperability.
