The Arctic region is a source of geopolitical tension due to the presence of which of the following?
1. Undiscovered oil and gas reserves
2. Shipping routes opening due to melting ice
3. Territorial claims by multiple countries
4. The largest freshwater reserves in the world

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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The Arctic region is a source of geopolitical tension due to the presence of which of the following?
1. Undiscovered oil and gas reserves
2. Shipping routes opening due to melting ice
3. Territorial claims by multiple countries
4. The largest freshwater reserves in the world

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The Arctic region is a major geopolitical hotspot due to its vast undiscovered oil and gas reserves, with countries like Russia, the U.S., Canada, and Norway competing for control. Additionally, melting ice is opening up strategic shipping routes such as the Northern Sea Route (Russia) and Northwest Passage (Canada), intensifying global interest. Several nations have also made territorial claims over Arctic waters, further fueling tensions. However, while the Arctic contains some freshwater in glaciers, the largest freshwater reserves are in Antarctica, not the Arctic.

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The Arctic region is a source of geopolitical tension due to the presence of which of the following? 1. Undiscovered oil and gas reserves 2. Shipping routes opening due to melting ice 3. Territorial claims by multiple countries 4. The largest freshwater reserves in the world Select the correct answer using the codes below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2, and 3 only (c) 2, 3, and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4