Civil Services UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Test Series 2025 Current Affairs International Affairs
Consider the following statements regarding India's continental shelf claim:
Statement I: India has increased its claim in the central Arabian Sea by nearly 10,000 square kilometers as part of its extended continental shelf.
Statement II: The increased claim helps India avoid disputes with Oman, which had rejected India's earlier claim in the Arabian Sea region.
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, but 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.