2011 · Q119
There is a growing tension on the India-China border in the eastern sector with media reports of incursions by the Chinese military into the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC). In this context, which of the following Indian response(s) is/are the most likely?
- 1India lodges a diplomatic protest with the Chinese embassy.
- 2India utilizes the framework of the India-China border talks and the 'special representatives' forum to address these issues.
- 3India strengthens troops presence in the border.
- 4India lodges a complaint against China at the UN.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
current-eventsinternational-relations-news
- A1 and 2
- BOnly 4
- C2 and 3
- DOnly 3
Explanation
India's likely response to border incursions is a diplomatic protest and use of the border-talks/special-representatives framework; complaining to the UN or unilaterally reinforcing troops as the primary response are not the most likely options.