India invokes the “Thalweg principle” regarding which of the following?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Sir Creek.

India invokes the "Thalweg Principle" in the context of the Sir Creek dispute, which is a marshy tidal estuary located in the Rann of Kutch area between Gujarat (India) and Sindh (Pakistan).
What is the Thalweg Principle?
The Thalweg Principle is an international law concept used to determine the boundary between two states along a river or a waterway. It states that the boundary should follow the deepest navigable channel (thalweg) in the river or estuary.

Additional Information:

The Sir Creek Dispute:

• India’s Stand: India applies the Thalweg Principle and argues that the boundary should be demarcated along the mid-channel of the estuary (the deepest navigable point).
• Pakistan’s Stand: Pakistan claims that the entire Sir Creek belongs to it, based on a 1914 agreement between the rulers of Sindh and Kutch, which does not explicitly use the Thalweg Principle.

Strategic Importance:

• The area has significant implications for the maritime boundary and exclusive economic zones (EEZ), as Sir Creek's resolution would influence the demarcation of the Arabian Sea boundaries.
• The Sir Creek region is currently disputed, and despite rounds of discussions, no resolution has been reached. It holds potential for natural resources and has strategic importance for both countries.