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Golan Heights Geopolitical Issue

IRMiddle East ConflictsFactual singleEasyCurrent-affairs-linked

Question

The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

Options

a

Central Asia

b

Middle East

Answer
c

South-East Asia

d

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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