Consider the following statements

2023

GroupingsXRegional, International Relations

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?

(a)

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b)

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c)

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer:

(c)

Explanation

Statement-I is correct because Israel has established diplomatic relations with several Arab states, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco after Abraham Accords Statement-II is wrong. Israel has not signed Arab Peace Initiative (2002). So Answer is C. However some coaching experts claim st2 is right and Answer is “B”. Have to wait for the official answer key.