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Q1. Which among the following unique characteristics of the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE), the French contingent in Exercise Shakti, distinguishes it from most regular army units worldwide?
A. It operates entirely as a naval infantry regiment.
B. It recruits only citizens of Francophone countries.
C. It permits foreigners to serve in national defence roles under French command.
D. It is deployed exclusively in domestic counter-insurgency roles within France.
Q2. Which of the following objectives is not directly aligned with the goals of Exercise Shakti?
A. Familiarisation with modern battlefield technologies
B. Enhancing interoperability in counter-insurgency and peacekeeping
C. Conducting joint naval drills in the Indo-Pacific theatre
D. Building mutual understanding of tactical doctrine and operational synergy
Q4. Which of the following is a direct benefit of conducting Exercise Shakti with a foreign legion unit like the 13th DBLE?
A. Developing expertise in alpine warfare and naval sabotage
B. Training in multilingual and multicultural combat environments
C. Establishing command protocols for nuclear triad operations
D. Gaining exclusive access to NATO’s real-time satellite intelligence
Q3. In the context of India-France military relations, which of the following joint exercises reflects tri-service cooperation rather than bilateral army-to-army engagement?
A. Exercise Shakti
B. Exercise Varuna
C. Exercise Garuda
D. Exercise Indo-French Desert Storm
Q5. Which of the following doctrines is most aligned with the training focus of Exercise Shakti?
A. Proactive Military Doctrine
B. Cold Start Doctrine
C. Sub-Conventional Warfare Doctrine
D. Nuclear Deterrence Doctrine
Answer Quiz 135 (June 21)
ANSWERS:
1. A
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: G7 was formed in 1975, following the 1973 oil crisis, not before.
• Statement 2 is correct: G20 emerged in 1999 in response to the Asian Financial Crisis.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: BRICS was formed independently and reflects a counterbalance to Western-led groups like the G7.
2. C
Explanation:
Exercise Shakti is a land-based military exercise between India and France, enhancing interoperability in sub-conventional warfare and UN peacekeeping. While France is a NATO member, India’s engagement reflects functional cooperation without formal alignment, indicating a strategic balancing posture. Though maritime partnerships and QUAD are vital, this exercise is not naval or QUAD-related.
3. A
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Indian Army is represented by the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, not the Sikh Light Infantry.
• Statement 2 is correct: The 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE) of the French Army is a historic unit composed largely of foreign recruits.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The exercise focuses on sub-conventional warfare and UN peacekeeping, not traditional armoured combat.
4. C
Explanation:
Chapter VII of the UN Charter empowers the UN Security Council to take military and non-military action to address threats to international peace and security. Exercise Shakti trains both armies for operations under this Chapter, which includes peace enforcement missions—not just peacekeeping.
5. C
Explanation:
Exercise Shakti reflects India’s multi-alignment approach — cooperating with France (a Western power) on military training, peacekeeping, and Indo-Pacific strategy, without becoming entangled in formal alliances. It supports strategic convergence without compromising autonomy, especially in areas like sub-conventional operations and UN roles.
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