Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti- 2023' are correct?1.This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.2.It commenced in Aundh (Pune).3.Joint response during counter- terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.4.Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. A

   1, 2 and 3

   1, 2 and 3. Statement 1 fails: Mitra Shakti is India–Sri Lanka, not Bangladesh.

2. B

   1, 2 and 4

   1, 2 and 4. Still keeps the wrong partner country.

3. C

   1, 3 and 4

   1, 3 and 4. Same partner error; drops the Aundh commencement which is keyed.

4. D

   2, 3 and 4

   2, 3 and 4. Aundh (Pune); counter-terrorism goal; IAF participated. Not Bangladesh.

Summary. Official key is (d) 2, 3 and 4. Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 was a joint India–Sri Lanka military exercise, commenced at Aundh (Pune), with counter-terrorism as a stated goal, and with Indian Air Force participation. Statement 1 names Bangladesh and is false.