With reference to the Ottawa Convention (1997), consider the following statements: 1. The Convention prohibits the use of anti-personnel landmines but does not ban anti-vehicle mines. 2. India is a signatory to the Ottawa Convention but has not yet ratified it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Ottawa Convention, also known as the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty, bans the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines. However, anti-vehicle mines are not banned under this treaty.
Statement 2 is incorrect: India is neither a signatory nor a party to the Ottawa Convention.

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