International Relations : Regional Organisations

Q 23 / 25

UPSC CSE Prelims 1999

In the November 1998 Composite Dialogue Process between India and Pakistan, three contentious issues listed below as 1, 2, and 3 were discussed.

A map of the country

Contentious Issues:

  1. Disengagement of troops
  2. Settlement of boundary dispute
  3. Sharing river water

Match the issue with the areas marked in the map as A, B, and C and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes

EXPLANATION

The correct option is A-3, B-2, C-1

Explanation

The Composite Dialogue Process between India and Pakistan addressed multiple bilateral issues, each associated with specific geographical regions.

Statement-wise Analysis

  • Area A — Sharing river water — Correct
    Area A represents the Sir Creek region near the Gujarat coast, which is linked to maritime boundary and water-related disputes, including resource sharing.
  • Area B — Settlement of boundary dispute — Correct
    Area B corresponds to the Siachen Glacier region, where boundary delineation and demarcation issues persist between India and Pakistan.
  • Area C — Disengagement of troops — Correct
    Area C represents the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir, where troop disengagement has been a key concern in bilateral talks.

Key Takeaway: Major India–Pakistan issues such as Sir Creek (water/maritime), Siachen (boundary), and Kashmir (troop disengagement) are geographically linked to specific regions.

SOURCEIndia Year Book 1999