Indian Navy conducted AMPHEX 2023

Current Context: The largest biennial tri-services amphibious exercise, "AMPHEX 2023," comprising the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, was conducted by the Indian Navy (IN) between January 17 and January 22, 2023, close to Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh (AP).

• There were several amphibious ships present at the drill. Jalashwa, INS INS Airavat, INS Shardul, and INS Gharial are a few of the Indian Navy's amphibious ships. Not all amphibious ships can operate on both land and sea. During an operation, amphibious ships support the land forces.
• Numerous Indian Navy amphibious ships, including the Large Platform Dock (LPD), Landing Ships, Landing Crafts, Marine Commandos (MARCOS), helicopters, and planes participated in the drill.
• More than 900 soldiers took part in the training. This included the use of armoured vehicles, special forces, and artillery.
• The exercise contained intricate tasks in each domain that showed and verified the tri-service's exceptional coordination and high level of readiness for a wide range of amphibious operations.
• PRALAY Similar to AMPHEX, to be held along the Line of Actual Control will prevent Chinese infiltrations. The administration intends to hold PRALAY on a grand scale.

Question:

Q.1 In which state was AMPHEX 2023 conducted?
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Kerela
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Karnataka