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Prelims 2023 · International Relations and Organisations · Question 54

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II: The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Statement-I: Correct. Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab states such as Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Bahrain and Morocco.
Statement-II: Incorrect. The Arab Peace Initiative was proposed by Saudi Arabia and adopted by the Arab League in 2002, but it was not signed by Israel and the Arab League.
Answer logic: Since Statement-I is correct and Statement-II is incorrect, the correct option is (c).

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