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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
Option (b) is correct.
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). This persistent maritime and territorial dispute periodically escalates geopolitical tensions in the region.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q86
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Executive & Administration
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
East China Sea Maritime Territorial Dispute
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