UPSC Prelims 2022 Question 95 of 100

a. It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around the South China Sea.

b. China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in the East China Sea.

c. A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defense capabilities.

d. Though the International Court of Justice declared them as no man's land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.