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1.
Who governed the Rann of Kutch region during the British era?
The British colonial administration
The government of Sindh province
Jointly managed by the Sindh authorities and the Maharaja of Rann of Kutch
Solely under the Maharaja of Rann of Kutch
2.
The current dispute between India and Pakistan involves the Sir Creek area. According to India, where should the boundary line be drawn?
Along the creek's eastern boundary
Along the creek's western boundary
Down the center of the creek
Along the creek's third segment
Along the southern edge of the creek
3.
Which international law principle does India endorse that defines river boundaries between states along the river's deepest navigable channel?
Thalweg Doctrine
Mari Doctrine
Border Post Doctrine
None of the above
4.
In which year was the famous arbitration regarding the Rann of Kutch dispute conducted?
1947
1958
1960
1965
1971
5.
What is Pakistan's position regarding the boundary line along Sir Creek?
The boundary should follow the creek's northern shore.
The boundary ought to be along the creek's eastern bank.
The boundary must align with the creek's southern edge.
The boundary should trace the creek's western side.
6.
Why does Pakistan reject India's invocation of the Thaiweg Doctrine?
India is straying from the original terms of the Indus Water Treaty.
The doctrine applies only to navigable waters, and the creek in question is not navigable.
The creek does not have consistent navigability.
None of the above.
7.
Which option does Pakistan reject, choosing instead to depend on the resolution?
Maps from 1913-14 authorized by the Surveyor General of India
The 1937 map sanctioned by the Surveyor General of India
Both of the aforementioned maps
Neither of the above
8.
Which nation suggested using a maritime approach until the Sir Creek boundary is officially established?
India
Pakistan
United Nations
United States
None of the above
9.
What proposal did Pakistan offer to India to resolve the Sir Creek dispute, which India declined?
Both nations should pursue a different arbitration process
Both countries should submit the dispute to international arbitration
Both sides should divide the creek equally
None of the above
10.
In which year was the arbitration decision made that awarded Pakistan 10% of its 9000 sq. km territorial claim?
1966
1967
1968
1969
11.
The disagreement concerns the boundary delineation between the Runn of Kutch and Sindh shown on which maps?
The 1914 edition of the map
The 1925 version of the map
Both the 1914 and 1925 maps
Neither of these maps
Not applicable
12.
What is the overall length of Sir Greek?
Thirty-five miles
Forty-five miles
Fifty-five miles
Sixty miles
Seventy miles
13.
Why is Sir Creek a disputed area between India and Pakistan, involving a marshy region?
Potential discovery of oil reserves
Abundance of fish populations on the continental shelf
Both of the above reasons
Neither of the above
14.
According to which authority were India and Pakistan required to define their continental shelf boundaries by 2004, a matter that remains unresolved?
United States Law of the Sea Agreement
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary Agreement
None of the above
International Maritime Treaty
15.
The discussions between India and Pakistan regarding the Sir Creek dispute are ongoing. In which month and year was the most recent composite dialogue planned but ultimately unsuccessful?
January 2004
January 2005
January 2003
January 2006
16.
Which agreement established the boundary between the two regions and included the creek area of Sindh?
The 1914 resolution agreed upon by the Sindh government and the Maharga of Kutch
The 1925 accord signed between the Sindh administration and the Maharga of Kutch
Both the 1914 and 1925 agreements
Neither of these resolutions
17.
The 1914 resolution defined the borders between the two regions, incorporating the Creek within Sindh by establishing the boundary along which side of the Creek?
The western side of the Creek
The eastern side of the Creek
The southern side of the Creek
The northern side of the Creek
None of the above
18.
What is the name of the boundary line that encompasses the creek area in Sindh?
Azure line
Green line
Crimson line
Amber line
Orange line
19.
India bases its position on the Thelveg Doctrine in international law, which defines how river boundaries between two countries are determined. According to this doctrine, how are such boundaries established?
By the area of the river delta
Along the riverbank
Through the river's central channel
Using all of the above methods
None of the above
20.
According to Pakistan, the doctrine does not apply because it is relevant only to water bodies that are:
Suitable for navigation
Unsuitable for navigation
Navigable to some extent
Largely navigable
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