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Question 78
Operations undertaken by the Army towards
upliftment of the local population in remote
areas to include addressing of their basic
needs is called:
AOptions
A
A) Operation Sankalp
B
B) Operation Maitri
C
C) Operation Sadbhavana
D
D) Operation Madad
BSolution
The correct answer is C) Operation Sadbhavana.
Operation Sadbhavana (meaning 'Goodwill') is an Indian Army initiative primarily undertaken in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and parts of the North East. Its objective is to win the hearts and minds of the local population by undertaking welfare activities such as running schools, medical camps, vocational training centers, and providing basic amenities in remote and conflict-affected areas. It aims to reduce alienation and foster trust between the Army and the populace.
Let's look at the other options: * Operation Sankalp: An Indian Navy operation for maritime security in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to ensure safe passage of Indian flagged vessels. * Operation Maitri: A humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) operation launched by India to help Nepal after the devastating earthquake in 2015. * Operation Madad: An Indian Navy HADR operation for flood relief in Kerala in 2018.
Therefore, Operation Sadbhavana best describes the given activity.
Operation Sadbhavana (meaning 'Goodwill') is an Indian Army initiative primarily undertaken in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and parts of the North East. Its objective is to win the hearts and minds of the local population by undertaking welfare activities such as running schools, medical camps, vocational training centers, and providing basic amenities in remote and conflict-affected areas. It aims to reduce alienation and foster trust between the Army and the populace.
Let's look at the other options: * Operation Sankalp: An Indian Navy operation for maritime security in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to ensure safe passage of Indian flagged vessels. * Operation Maitri: A humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) operation launched by India to help Nepal after the devastating earthquake in 2015. * Operation Madad: An Indian Navy HADR operation for flood relief in Kerala in 2018.
Therefore, Operation Sadbhavana best describes the given activity.
CStrategy
For questions on military operations, distinguish between different types of operations: counter-insurgency/internal security, HADR (humanitarian aid and disaster relief), and specific goodwill/welfare initiatives. Associate operations with their primary region/purpose.
DSyllabus Analysis
Internal Security: Role of Armed Forces. Current Affairs: Defence Operations, Social Welfare Schemes.
EQuestion Analysis
This is a factual question from Current Affairs/Internal Security. It tests knowledge of specific military operations and their objectives. The term 'Sadbhavana' directly translates to goodwill, which aligns with the description. Medium difficulty.