Match the following List -I (Bilateral Military Exercise) and List - II (Countries).
List-I: 1. Varuna Naval, 2. Dharma Guardian, 3. Ekuverin, 4. Cyclone
List-II: a. India-France, b. India-Japan, c. India-Maldives, d. India-Egypt
Select the correct option:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

Explanation:

• Varuna (1-a) is a bilateral Naval exercise between India and France initiated in 1993.
• Dharma Guardian (2-b) is an annual Military exercise between the Indian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
• Ekuverin (3-c) is a joint Military exercise between India and Maldives (meaning 'Friends' in Dhivehi).
• Cyclone (4-d) is the first-ever joint exercise between the special forces of India and Egypt.

Information Booster:

• Garuda (Air Force) and Sakti (Army) are other exercises between India and France.
• SHINYUU Maitri is a bilateral air exercise between India and Japan.

Additional Knowledge:

1-d (Option a)

• Incorrect because Varuna is specific to France, while Cyclone is specific to Egypt.

So the correct answer is (b)