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Two-state solution in Middle East

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Question

The term "two-state solution" is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

Options

a

China

b

Israel

Answer
c

Iraq

d

Yemen

Explanation

The term 'two-state solution' is specifically used in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, referring to the proposed establishment of two independent states: one for Israel and one for Palestine. This has been a central diplomatic concept for decades. China's issues relate to Taiwan but use different terminology. Iraq and Yemen face different geopolitical challenges not typically described as requiring a 'two-state solution.' The two-state solution framework is distinctively associated with the Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations. > Palestinian-Israeli Context: The 'two-state solution' specifically refers to establishing both Israeli and Palestinian independent nation-states. Answer: (b).

Question details

Year

2018

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q24

Subject

International Relations

Sub-topic

Middle East Conflict

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Easy

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

Contemporary Middle East Affairs

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