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
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