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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Odisha and West Bengal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The aim was to provide seamless seaward cover along the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast and security to the State assets. The exercise was also to assess the effectiveness of the fishing community as the “eyes and ears” for early warning of seaward threats.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 1382 offshore islands. The Indian Navy has been designated as the authority responsible for overall maritime security, which includes coastal security and offshore security. Indian Navy is assisted by Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Police and other Central and State agencies.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s coasts have always been vulnerable to criminals and anti-national activities. Numerous cases of the smuggling of goods, gold, narcotics, explosives, arms and ammunition as well as the infiltration of terrorists into the country through these coasts have been reported over the years.