IAF and IN participated in Passage Exercise with the US

Current Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy (IN) participated in the Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the United States Navy during its asset transit through Indian Ocean Region.

• The exercise was held south of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on the western seaboard.
• The Indian side was represented by INS Kochi, INS Teg, P8I and MiG 29K Aircraft.
• The US side was represented by Nimitz class of aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey and Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh, F-18 fighters and E-2C Hawkeye.
• The exercise was held to boost bilateral relationship between both nations, coordinate in the maritime sector and exchange best practices for maritime air power.
• The participated members conducted advanced air defence exercises, cross deck helicopter operations and anti-submarine exercises.

Question: 

Q.1 With which nations Indian Navy and Indian Air Force participated in the passage Exercise in June 2021?
a. United States
b. Japan
c. Maldives
d. Sri Lanka