Question 13Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)GS1GS1
स्वतंत्रता के पश्चात् भारत के प्रादेशिक विवाद केवल सीमांगों के बारे में नहीं थे, बल्कि इनमे राष्ट्रीय पहचान, ऐतिहासिक अन्याय और भू-राजनीतिक रणनीतियों के मुद्दे भी शामिल थे। विवेचना कीजिए। (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) / 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)
Introduction
Indian faced numerous challenges just after independence but territorial disputes were a major concern for policy makers.
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Main Body
Border Dispute after independence:
Indo-Pak War - creation of line of control (Shimla Agreement)
Indo-China War in eastern and western sector disputes with Bangladesh after 1971 War.
National Identity - reason for territorial disputes:
1clash of cultural identity - clash between idea of India and Pakistan based on [religious ideology]
2Pakistan's resolution of 1940
3[intervention of political parties]
Historical Grievances - reason for territorial disputes:
1First of communal sentiments during British Era - separate electorate in 1909 Morley Minto Reforms
2territory of princely state became bone of contention
3[unpresented partition] by British Radcliff commission worked in hasty manner.
Geopolitical Strategy - reason for territorial disputes:
1cultural nationalism of China - [Sinocentric] view - China as sole rising power in Asia → Curved heels sine
2Make India lousy in 2-front war like situation - collision between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
3Maritime disputes - [Katakhasutra] with China
Policies to tackle these disputes:
1Military might - defined Kashmir in successive war like 1948,1965 etc.
2Geopolitics - alignment with Russia
3Proactive diplomacy - is Ramakisham policy
Thus territorial disputes affect India's diplomatic moves till today.
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- Identifies multiple dimensions of territorial disputes beyond borders
- Recognizes role of national identity, historical grievances, and geopolitical strategy
- References specific agreements and reforms
- Mentions multiple wars and their outcomes
- Attempts comprehensive analysis
Topper
Pawan Kumar Pandey
AIR 138
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country
India's territorial disputes
Writing Stats
211
Total words
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