Which sequence correctly describes delimitation and demarcation in boundary creation?

• A. On-map treaty (delimitation) followed by on-ground markers (demarcation).
• B. On-ground markers followed by treaty.
• C. Economic sanctions.
• D. Military occupation.

Answer: (A)

Delimitation is the process of drawing the boundary line on maps and in legal documents through negotiation or agreement, while demarcation is the actual placement of physical markers on the ground to indicate that boundary. The best sequence is to first reach a treaty or agreement that defines the boundary on the map (delimitation), and then implement on-ground markers along that defined line (demarcation). You need the agreed line before you can mark it physically; placing markers without a mapped, agreed line would create ambiguity and likely disputes. The other options describe tools or actions not involved in the boundary-definition sequence: marking on the ground first without an agreed line, or using economic sanctions or military occupation, which are policy actions, not steps in delimitation/demarcation.