Question 52 from UPSC CSE 2015 - Current Affairs

Question

The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

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Correct Option: B. Middle East

Strategy: Identify the Golan Heights' region by associating it with the known Middle Eastern locations of Israel and Syria and their recurring conflicts.

Key Info: **Geography and Status**
- A rocky plateau in southwestern Syria, bordering Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan.
- Covers approximately 1,800 square kilometers.
- Came under Israeli military occupation in the 1967 Six-Day War.
- Israel annexed part of the territory in 1981, a move not recognized internationally.
- Its status remains a key dispute between Israel and Syria.

**Strategic Importance**
- Provides a significant military advantage due to its high elevation.
- Contains major water resources that feed the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan River.
- Frequently a subject of Middle Eastern peace negotiations and UN resolutions.
- Proximity to ongoing conflicts in Syria heightens its political and strategic relevance.

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Option A: Central Asia

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Option C: South-East Asia

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Option D: Central Africa