Q. Consider the following statements about the Ottawa Convention:
1.It is also known as the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty.
2.It is a binding international agreement.
3.India has ratifies the treaty.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Statement 1 is correct: Ottawa Convention/Treaty, 1997 is also known as the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty.
Statement 2 is correct: It is a binding international agreement that prohibits the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel landmines.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Member States: It has been signed or ratified by 164 countries (as of 2024), with notable exceptions such as the United States, Russia, China, India and Pakistan.
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