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Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct?This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.It commenced in Aundh (Pune).Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this exercise.Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Correct Answer: D — 2, 3 and 4Step-by-step Solution:Statement 1 — Joint exercise between India and Bangladesh: This is incorrect. Exercise Mitra Shakti is a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka, not India and Bangladesh. The 9th edition (Mitra Shakti-2023) was conducted between 16–29 November 2023. The Indian contingent of 120 personnel was represented mainly by troops from the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, and the Sri Lankan side by personnel from the 53rd Infantry Division. The India-Bangladesh exercise is called Sampriti. ✗Statement 2 — Commenced in Aundh (Pune): This is correct. The 9th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Mitra Shakti-2023' commenced at Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra. ✓Statement 3 — Joint response in counter-terrorism operations was a goal: This is correct. The scope of the exercise included synergising joint responses during counter-terrorist operations. Both sides practised tactical actions such as raids, search and destroy missions, heliborne operations, and other counter-terrorism drills. ✓Statement 4 — Indian Air Force was part of the exercise: This is correct. 15 personnel from the Indian Air Force and 5 personnel from the Sri Lankan Air Force also participated in the exercise. Drones and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems were deployed, along with helicopters. ✓Statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct.Why other options are incorrect:Option A (1, 2 and 3): Incorrect. Statement 1 is wrong — Mitra Shakti is India–Sri Lanka, not India–Bangladesh.Option B (1, 2 and 4): Incorrect. Statement 1 is wrong.Option C (1, 3 and 4): Incorrect. Statement 1 is wrong.Key Concept: Important India–Sri Lanka military exercises: Exercise Mitra Shakti — joint Army exercise; held alternately in India and Sri Lanka. SLINEX — joint Navy exercise between India and Sri Lanka. India's military exercises with neighbours and partners: Bangladesh: Sampriti (Army); Nepal: Surya Kiran (Army); Pakistan: No ongoing exercises; Myanmar: Hand-in-Hand (India-China alternate years now suspended; with Myanmar — IMBEX); France: Shakti (Army), Varuna (Navy), Garuda (Air Force); USA: Yudh Abhyas (Army), Malabar (Navy — trilateral with Japan), Cope India (Air Force); Russia: Indra (Tri-services); China: Hand-in-Hand (suspended after border tensions). Exercise Mitra Shakti is named after 'Mitra' (friend) — reflecting the cultural and historical ties between India and Sri Lanka, particularly the shared Buddhist heritage.

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