Which among the following is the correct sequence of the stages through which a new boundary under most conditions is determined ?  

A. Allocation

B. Delimitation

C. Maintenance

D. Demarcation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

The correct answer is A, B, D, C.
Important Points

The stages involved in boundary creation generally follow this sequence:

Allocation:

• This refers to the process of deciding where the boundary should be in broad terms.
• In this stage, the countries involved agree on the general area where the boundary will be placed.

Delimitation:

• In this stage, the boundary is defined and drawn with greater precision on a map, based on the decisions made in the allocation stage.

Demarcation:

• This involves marking the boundary on the ground with physical objects like signs, fences, or walls based on the delimitation stage.

Maintenance:

• This is the final stage where countries work to maintain and manage the boundary.
• This might include patrols, management of cross-border movement, and sometimes dispute resolution.

Therefore, the correct sequence of the stages through which a new boundary under most conditions is determined is A, B, D, C.

So, the correct option is:

A, B, D, C.