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Ritika Chitlangia

Question 9GS1GS1

Critically examine the compulsions that prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks

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Introduction

In 1971, India helped 'East Pakistan', obtain freedom from Pakistan, resulting in the formation of a separate nation, called as 'Bangladesh' compulsions of India

24 words

Main Body

1Fear of large-scale immigration into eastern and north-eastern India, if East Pakistan was not separated from West Pakistan.
2Threat of military attack by Pakistan to distract India's assets and attention from crisis of East Pakistan.
3Frequent humiliated and threats to safety of India due to prolonged agitation of Mukti-Bahini.
4Creation of Bangladesh could remove the threat of a 'double-frontier' attack by Pakistan-China nexus.
67 words4 paragraphs
  • Clear enumeration of four major compulsions
  • Specific mention of security threats (double-frontier attack)
  • Reference to Mukti-Bahini as a key factor
  • Logical structure addressing strategic, security, and humanitarian aspects

Topper

Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country

Bangladesh Liberation War and Indian involvement

Compulsions for Indian intervention in 1971

Writing Stats

91

Total words

4

Paragraphs

analytical and strategic

Tone