Fishermen Disputes — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the India-Sri Lanka fishermen disputes: 1. The International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) was established through the 1974 Maritime Boundary Agreement. 2. Indian fishermen are allowed to dry nets and stay overnight on Katchatheevu Island under the 1976 agreement. 3. The Joint Working Group on Fisheries was established in 2008 to address fishermen-related issues. 4. Bottom trawling by Indian fishermen is a major source of contention with Sri Lankan authorities. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Katchatheevu Island, which is a source of dispute between India and Sri Lanka, is located in:

Which of the following best describes the primary reason for the persistence of India-Sri Lanka fishermen disputes?

Consider the following pairs: 1. 1974 Agreement - Cession of Katchatheevu Island 2. 1976 Agreement - Prohibition of drying nets on Katchatheevu 3. 2008 - Establishment of Joint Working Group 4. 2012 - Shooting incident involving Indian fishermen How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

The term 'bottom trawling' in the context of India-Sri Lanka fishermen disputes refers to: