Consider the following statements regarding India's stance on the Israel-Palestine
conflict:
1. India was among the first countries to recognize the Palestinian State in 1988.
2. India has consistently voted in favor of Palestine becoming a full member of
UNESCO.
3. The NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine was established under India's
Presidency during the VII NAM Summit in New Delhi.
4. India has never abstained from voting on UN resolutions related to the Israel-
Palestine conflict.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. India recognized the Palestinian State in
1988, has consistently supported Palestine's UNESCO membership, and established the
NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine during the 1983 NAM Summit in New Delhi.
Statement 4 is incorrect, as India has abstained from voting on some UN resolutions
related to the conflict, including a recent UNGA resolution demanding Israel end its
occupation.
Explanation: Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. India recognized the Palestinian State in
1988, has consistently supported Palestine's UNESCO membership, and established the
NAM Ministerial Committee on Palestine during the 1983 NAM Summit in New Delhi.
Statement 4 is incorrect, as India has abstained from voting on some UN resolutions
related to the conflict, including a recent UNGA resolution demanding Israel end its
occupation.