Nature of the dispute over Senkaku Islands
Question
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?
Options
It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.
China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.
A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.
Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man's land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
Explanation
The Senkaku Islands (known as Diaoyu in China) are a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea. They are administered by Japan but heavily claimed and contested by China and Taiwan, leading to frequent maritime standoffs.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2022
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q86
Subject
International Relations
Sub-topic
Bilateral & Strategic Relations
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
East China Sea Territorial Disputed Flashpoints
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