General Studies · Passage Based Inference

Read the following passage carefully and evaluate the inferences given below: The two-state solution, which has been the primary goal for many international mediators, envisions an independent Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel, both existing securely within mutually recognized borders. Achieving this goal requires a comprehensive agreement addressing the core issues of the conflict, including the final borders between the two states, the status of Jerusalem, the right of return for Palestinian refugees, and the issue of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The international community has largely supported this framework, believing it offers the most viable path to a lasting peace. However, the practical implementation of this solution faces significant hurdles, such as the continued expansion of Israeli settlements on what would be Palestinian territory and the deep political divisions on both sides. Inferences: I. The two-state solution is the only path to peace. II. International mediation has faced limitations in overcoming the practical obstacles, and while the goal is supported, effective means to achieve it are lacking.