UPSC 2026 (PRACTICE MCQ): Exercise Garuda 25

 

UPSC 2026 (PRACTICE MCQ): Exercise Garuda 25

1. Exercise Garuda 25 is a bilateral air exercise between India and which country?

A. USA

B. Russia

C. France

D. Australia

Answer: C. France

Explanation: The exercise is held between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF).

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2. The 8th edition of Exercise Garuda 25 is scheduled to take place at which French airbase?

A. Lyon–Mont Verdun

B. Mont-de-Marsan

C. Paris–Le Bourget

D. Istres–Le Tubé

Answer: B. Mont-de-Marsan

Explanation: The exercise is hosted at the Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France.

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3. When did the IAF contingent arrive in France to participate in Exercise Garuda 25?

A. 27 November 2025

B. 12 November 2025

C. 10 November 2025

D. 5 November 2025

Answer: C. 10 November 2025

Explanation: The text clearly states that the IAF contingent arrived on 10 November 2025.

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4. Which aircraft is the IAF using for participating in Exercise Garuda 25?

A. Rafale

B. Mirage 2000

C. Tejas LCA

D. Su-30MKI

Answer: D. Su-30MKI

Explanation: India is deploying Su-30MKI fighter aircraft for the exercise.

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5. Which aircraft is providing airlift support for induction and de-induction during the exercise?

A. IL-76

B. C-17 Globemaster III

C. AN-32

D. C-130J Super Hercules

Answer: B. C-17 Globemaster III

Explanation: The C-17 provides heavy-lift support for transporting equipment and personnel.

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6. The IL-78 aircraft in the exercise are being used for which purpose?

A. Medical evacuation

B. Cargo transport

C. Airborne early warning

D. Air-to-air refuelling

Answer: D. Air-to-air refuelling

Explanation: IL-78 tankers extend the endurance and range of fighter jets.

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7. What is the major focus of the simulated air combat scenarios during Exercise Garuda 25?

A. Maritime patrol

B. Search and rescue

C. Air-to-air combat and joint strike operations

D. Electronic warfare only

Answer: C. Air-to-air combat and joint strike operations

Explanation: The exercise includes air-to-air combat, air defence, and joint strike missions.

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8. Which of the following is NOT an objective of Exercise Garuda 25?

A. Strengthening interoperability

B. Enhancing professional exchanges

C. Testing nuclear-capable delivery systems

D. Sharing operational best practices

Answer: C. Testing nuclear-capable delivery systems

Explanation: The exercise is for cooperation and learning, not nuclear testing.

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9. Participation in Exercise Garuda 25 highlights which aspect of India’s defence engagement?

A. Isolation in regional security

B. Commitment to constructive engagement with friendly Air Forces

C. Transition to unmanned warfare

D. Exclusive focus on domestic defence production

Answer: B. Commitment to constructive engagement with friendly Air Forces

Explanation: The passage emphasizes international cooperation and interoperability.

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10. Exercise Garuda 25 is important because it allows:

A. Training only Indian aircraft in Indian airspace

B. Exclusive use of UAV operations

C. Exposure to realistic operational environments and mutual learning

D. Export of Indian fighter aircraft to France

Answer: C. Exposure to realistic operational environments and mutual learning

Explanation: The primary aim is refining tactics, procedures, and improving operational readiness together.