2018 GS Paper I, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2018 · GS Paper I
Question 24: International Relations and Current Affairs
The term “two-state solution” is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
aChina
bIsrael
cIraq
dYemen
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (b).
The two-state solution is the proposal to settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by creating an independent State of Palestine alongside Israel, each living in peace within recognised borders. It rests on UN resolutions and the Oslo process, and the disputed issues include Jerusalem, borders, settlements and refugees. India officially supports it. The phrase has no connection with China, Iraq or Yemen.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) China: not linked to this term.
- (b) Right: Israel and Palestine.
- (c) Iraq: its conflicts are not framed this way.
- (d) Yemen: its civil war is not described by this term.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2018, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.