Which statement best describes delimitation and demarcation in boundary creation?

• A. Delimitation is drawing the boundary on a map via treaty.
• B. Demarcation is marking the boundary on the ground with markers or walls.
• C. Both processes involve boundary establishment but at different stages.
• D. Delimitation uses local maps whereas demarcation uses international law.

Answer: (A)

Delimitation is the act of defining where the boundary lies by drawing it on a map, usually through a treaty or formal agreement between neighboring states. This map-based step sets the legal line that will later be recognized internationally, often informed by international law and negotiations.

Demarcation, in contrast, is what happens on the ground after that line has been agreed: marking the boundary physically with markers, walls, fences, or other features.

The statement that delimitation is drawing the boundary on a map via treaty best captures this map-based, agreement-driven aspect of the process. The other options mix up the roles (demarcation on the ground), are too vague about the stages, or incorrectly assign the tools involved (maps vs. law) to the two steps.