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Correct Answer: Option (B) — A-2; B- 3; C-1
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedDuring the India-Pakistan composite dialogue:
- A (Rann of Kutch / Sir Creek area) corresponds to Issue 2: Settlement of boundary dispute.
- B (Indus river system / Wullar Barrage) corresponds to Issue 3: Sharing of river water.
- C (Siachen Glacier region) corresponds to Issue 1: Disengagement of troops.
Thus, A-2, B-3, C-1.
Sir Creek (Rann of Kutch) is a boundary dispute (2); Wullar Barrage/Indus is river water (3); Siachen is troop disengagement (1).
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