UPSC Prelims 2015·GS1·geography·general geography

The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

Dalvoy logo
Reviewed by Dalvoy
UPSC Civil Services preparation
Last updated 23 May 2026, 3:31 pm IST
  1. ACentral Asia
  2. BMiddle EastCorrect
  3. CSouth-East Asia
  4. DCentral Africa

Explanation

The 'Golan Heights' is a strategically important plateau and de facto region. It was part of Syria but was largely captured and occupied by Israel during the 1967 Six-Day War. Its status remains a point of significant contention in the Arab-Israeli conflict and broader Middle Eastern politics. Given its geographical location and its central role in the ongoing geopolitical disputes of the region, it is strongly associated with events in the Middle East.
geography: The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

Related questions

More UPSC Prelims practice from the same subject and topic.