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Vishnu SasikumarAIR 31· 2023

Question Q.11GS1GS1

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.

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Introduction

Post Independence, India fought 3 wars with Pakistan – 1948, 1965 and 1971 cause coupled with Kargil conflict in 1999 and on the eastern side we fought 1962 war with China, contrary to the foreign policy goal of 'peace, showing the wars forced on us.

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Main Body

Post Independence, India fought

3 wars with Pakistan – 1948, 1965 and 1971 cause coupled with Kargil conflict in 1999 and on the eastern side we fought 1962 war with China, contrary to the foreign policy goal of 'peace, showing the wars forced on us.

Causes of the wars

1Indo-Pak wars - 1948 - Kashmir issue (unresolved & Pak asked for Kashmir)
2Kashmir issue unresolved - Pak & India as both states laid claims to Kashmir
3Diversion from domestic rivalries by Pakistan by applying India-centric strategy
4'Bleed by thousand cuts' strategy of Pakistan
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Diagram

A map showing India with marked war years - 1948, 1965, 1971 (showing Indo-Pak wars) and 1962 (showing Indo-China war location)

Answer continues on next page
  • Clear enumeration of wars with specific dates
  • Attempts to list causes systematically
  • Mentions Pakistan's strategic approach (thousand cuts)
  • Contextualizes wars within foreign policy framework

Topper

Vishnu Sasikumar

AIR 312023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Post-Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

Indo-Pakistan and Indo-China Wars

Causes and bilateral impacts

Writing Stats

142

Total words

7

Paragraphs

Analytical and structured

Tone