Question Q.11HighlightGS1GS1
India was forced into numerous wars post independence. Highlight the causes and impact of the Indo-Pak and Indo-China wars on our bilateral relationships. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks
Introduction
Post-independence, India had to fight 2 wars with Pakistan in 1965 and 1971. India had to fight a war with China in 1962.
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Main Body
Causes of:
Indo-Pak War, 1965: to annex Kashmir and Kargil (Tiger Hill)
Indo-Pak War, 1971: for liberation of Bangladesh (East Pakistan) from West Pakistan
Indo-China War, 1962: China had occupied the Aksai Chin area of India. This led to the war.
Impact of Wars on our Bilateral Relationship:
Pakistan and China both became enemy nations.
Line of Control (LOC) disputes.
China refused to accept LAC (Line of Actual Control).
China refused to recognise Arunachal Pradesh as integral part of India.
Disputes between India and China in Galwan Valley.
Regulation of FDI coming into India from China became more stringent.
Political negotiations with Pakistan came to a standstill.
SAARC has become inactive due to presence of Pakistan.
Terrorist attacks like Pulwama, Uri and Mumbai attacks happened, taking lives of many people.
Trade with Pakistan has reduced substantially.
China is planning to gain maritime dominance through its 'String of Pearls' strategy in Indian Ocean.
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Conclusion
Thus, the bilateral relationship has sunk to a new low after the wars.
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- Clear chronological listing of wars with causes
- Specific place names mentioned
Topper
Ruhani
AIR 5
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Modern Indian History
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization
Indo-Pak and Indo-China Wars
Writing Stats
202
Total words
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Paragraphs
14
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