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Q61·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2026

Aviation Insurance & Montreal Convention

EconomyIndustry, MSME & ServicesStatement-basedHardStatic

Question

Which of the following statements about insurance in aviation sector is/are correct?

1'Aviation Hull Insurance' covers the physical aircraft, including the body, engine, and on-board equipment.
2Under the Montreal Convention, adopted in 1999 by over 130 countries, including India, airlines are strictly liable to pay compensation to the family/nominee of every deceased passenger without requiring the family to prove fault.

Select the answer using the code given below :

Options

a

1 only

b

2 only

c

Both 1 and 2

Answer
d

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. In commercial aviation underwriting, 'Aviation Hull Insurance' specifically indemnifies the owner against physical damage or loss to the aircraft structure itself, encompassing the hull, propulsion units, and integrated electronics. Statement 2 is correct because the Montreal Convention (1999), to which India is a signatory, establishes a two-tier strict liability regime for passenger injury or death, making airlines automatically liable for damages up to a set financial threshold without requiring proof of negligence or fault.

Question details

Year

2026

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q61

Subject

Economy

Sub-topic

Industry, MSME & Services

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Hard

Nature

Static

Source hint

International Aviation Treaties / DGCA Guidelines

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