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Harsh NeharaAIR 74

Question 13GS1GS1

India's territorial disputes after independence were not merely about borders, but also encompass issues of national identity, historical grievances, and geopolitical strategies. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

The withdrawal of British & hegmonic power transfer & partition created Condition for Various territorial disputes.

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Main Body

Disputes not merely about borders but

1Issues of National Identity

(a) The dispute in Hyderabad related to Acceding to India

Population - Indian Identity
Nawab - influenced by own interest

(b) J & K signed Instrument of Accession to merge into India

Pakistan - take narrative of identity in J&K
2Historical Grievances

(a) Issue of Kolapani & Umbyakulla (Nepal) emerging from treaty after Anglo-Nepal war

(b) China unacceptance of Shimla agreement with Tibet for recognition of Manchurian [illegible]

3Geo political Strategies

(a) Pakistan strategy to bleed India with thousand cuts

Promoted Terror Across border

(b) Pakistan during disputes in Siva Creek

(c) China's & colami sitting strategy to keep India in Check

Future Implications on North East & UEA

Himgiency on North East by ULTA
Disruption of peace in J&K by 1990 Exodus
Regional instability by 1962 Wars, 1971 Wars
150 words11 paragraphs7 bullet points

Conclusion

There disputes needs to be addressed in a way Indo-Bangladeshi land boundary agreement i.e. with dialogue & diplomacy.

18 words

Diagram

Map of India showing territorial disputes: Kashmir, Hyderabad, Kalapani, and Berkham Odner marked

  • Uses visual representation (map) effectively
  • Identifies multiple dimensions beyond borders
  • References specific disputes and accession mechanisms

Topper

Harsh Nehara

AIR 74

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Territorial Disputes

National Identity and Geopolitical Issues

Writing Stats

184

Total words

11

Paragraphs

7

Bullets

analytical

Tone