Indian Army's Airawat Division conducted Ex Sanchar Bodh in extensive obstacle ridden terrain of which state?

A)
Uttar Pradesh
B)
Tamil Nadu
C)
Punjab
D)
Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Punjab



Indian Army's Airawat Division conducted Ex Sanchaar Bodh in extensive obstacle ridden terrain of Punjab
 
Key Points : 
 
* Tactical communication capabilities were validated in the exercise.
 
* The determination to win at any cost in the face of adversity was confirmed in practice.
 
About Indian Army's Airawat Division :
 
* The Indian 1 Armoured Division, under II Corps, is headquartered at Patiala.
 
* The 1 Armoured Division, nicknamed the "Black Elephant" or "Airawat" Division, is considered to be the pride of the Indian Army.
 
* Elephants have been regarded as precious and majestic since the "puranic" era.
 
* The supremacy of Elephant is also well illustrated in the Hindu Mythology.
 
* The 1 Armoured Division played a major role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. 
 
* At that time the Division consisted of 2 Royal Lancers, 4 Hodson's Horse, 7 Light Cavalry, 16 'Black Elephant' Cavalry, 17 Cavalry (Poona Horse), 18 Cavalry and 62 Cavalry.

Published On : December 13, 2022
Category : Defence