International Relations · Bilateral Disputes
Consider the following statements regarding the Sir Creek dispute: Statement I: The Sir Creek boundary dispute between India and Pakistan directly influences the maritime rights and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims of both countries in the Arabian Sea. Statement II: India argues that the boundary should follow the Thalweg principle, which places the border along the mid-channel of a navigable waterway. Statement III: Pakistan objects to the application of the Thalweg principle here, claiming that Sir Creek is a non-navigable channel. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
- 2Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.✓
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct
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Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
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