Buland Bharat

Disclaimer: Copyright infringement not intended.

Context

An integrated surveillance and firepower training exercise 'Buland Bharat' was conducted in the recently operationalised longest high-altitude Artillery Ranges of the eastern theatre.

Details

The exercise involved the synergised application of surveillance and firepower capabilities of the Artillery and the Infantry in close coordination with Special Forces, Aviation and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) deployed in West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
The month-long training culminated in test exercise in which troops and equipment were tested in simulated war conditions in high-altitude area and extreme weather conditions during which synergised surveillance and firepower from Infantry and Artillery radars, weapon systems and direction of fire from air were practiced.
Uninterrupted communication on multiple media was also tested at long distances.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Which of the following statements with reference to Buland Bharat is/are correct?

1. It is an integrated surveillance and firepower training conducted in the western theatre.

2. It involved the synergised application of surveillance and firepower capabilities of the Artillery and the Infantry.

Correct Answer: b