Q. Consider the following statements about the Sir Creek region: - The region is a disputed tidal estuary between India and Pakistan
- The region is known for the presence of oil and gas below the sea bed
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
Both 1 & 2
Notes: Sir Creek is a 96-km tidal estuary between India and Pakistan. It is well known for the presence of great oil and gas concentration and for fishing ground. While the Pakistan claims the entire Sir Creek based on a 1914 agreement signed between the government of Sindh and rulers of Kutch, India claims that the boundary lies mid-channel, as was depicted in a map in 1925 and implemented with pillars placed to mark the boundary.