UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

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

Correct Answer

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Explanation

Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab states (e.g., via the Abraham Accords with UAE, Bahrain, etc.) (Statement-I true). However, the Arab Peace Initiative (2002), proposed by Saudi Arabia, was never signed by Israel—it remains an unaccepted proposal, so Statement-II is incorrect.

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