UPSC Prelims 2026
Question 61 of 100
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Question 61
GS Paper-1 • 2 Marks
Which of the following statements about insurance in aviation sector is/are correct ?
1. ‘Aviation Hull Insurance’ covers the physical aircraft, including the body, engine, and on-board equipment.
2. Under the Montreal Convention, adopted in 1999 by over 130 countries, including India, airlines are strictly liable to pay compensation to the family/nominee of every deceased passenger without requiring the family to prove fault.

Select the answer using the code given below :

Options

A
a) 1 only
B
b) 2 only
C
c) Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer
D
d) Neither 1 nor 2

📖Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Aviation Hull Insurance is a specialized insurance policy that protects the physical structure of the aircraft itself. It covers losses or physical damage occurring to the fuselage (body), engines, standard operating systems, and any permanently attached on-board equipment whether the plane is in flight, taxiing, or parked on the ground.

Statement 2 is correct: The Montreal Convention of 1999 (MC99) established a uniform legal framework for international airline liability. A core pillar of this treaty is a two-tier strict liability system for passenger injury or death. Under the first tier (up to a set limit measured in Special Drawing Rights), the airline is strictly liable-meaning the victim's family or legal nominee is legally entitled to compensation automatically, without any requirement to prove negligence or fault on the part of the airline. India is a signatory and implemented this into domestic law via the Carriage by Air (Amendment) Act.
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