Ceasefire Agreements — Prelims Questions

Which of the following constitutional articles places a duty on the Union to protect every State against internal disturbance, thereby providing a broad legal basis for engaging in ceasefire agreements?

Consider the following statements regarding the Mizoram Peace Accord (1986): 1. It granted Mizoram full statehood. 2. The Mizo National Front (MNF) agreed to lay down arms. 3. It led to the creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of a ceasefire agreement, as distinct from a comprehensive peace accord?

The term 'Suspension of Operations (SoO)' is often associated with ceasefire agreements in which of the following regions of India?

Consider the following international peace processes and their associated mechanisms: 1. Sri Lanka - International Monitoring Mission 2. Northern Ireland - Power-sharing and institutional reforms 3. Colombia - UN-backed monitoring and transitional justice Which of the above pairs are correctly matched in the context of ceasefire and peace processes?