Golan Heights Geopolitical Issue
Question
The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to
Options
Central Asia
Middle East
South-East Asia
Central Africa
Explanation
The Golan Heights is a disputed territory located between Syria and Israel in the Middle East region. It has been a major point of contention since the 1967 Six-Day War, when Israel captured it from Syria. The territory remains occupied by Israel and is disputed internationally, with Syria seeking its return. It is not located in Central Asia, South-East Asia, or Central Africa. The Golan Heights has consistently appeared in news reports regarding Israeli-Syrian border disputes, Israeli settlements, and ongoing peace negotiations in the Middle East. > Golan Heights: Syria-Israel border dispute in Middle East. Remember for Middle East geopolitics. Answer: b.
Question details
Year
2015
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q33
Subject
International Relations
Sub-topic
Middle East Conflicts
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
Current Affairs 2014, Middle East Politics
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