Contemporary South Asia
Bihar Board · Class 12 · Political Science
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South Asia includes seven countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The region is naturally bounded by the Himalayas in the north and the Indian Ocean, Arabia…
What is the democratic experience of India and Sri Lanka since independence?
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Both India and Sri Lanka have successfully operated democratic systems since their independence from the British. Despite many problems and limitations, both countries have remained democracies throug…
Describe Pakistan's political journey from independence to the post-Cold War period.
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Pakistan has experienced both civilian and military rulers. It began the post-Cold War period with democratic governments under Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, but suffered a military coup in 1999 un…
How did Bangladesh emerge as an independent nation?
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Bangladesh was part of Pakistan from 1947-1971 as East Pakistan. The people resented West Pakistani domination and Urdu language imposition. Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman led the struggle for autonomy. After…
What was Nepal's transition from monarchy to democracy?
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Nepal was a constitutional monarchy where the king retained control with army support. After a strong pro-democracy movement in 1990, a new democratic constitution was accepted. However, Maoist insurg…
What is the nature of ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka?
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Sri Lanka faced ethnic conflict between the Sinhala majority and Tamil minority. Sinhala nationalists believed Sri Lanka belonged only to Sinhalas and were hostile to Tamils. This led to militant Tami…
What are the main areas of conflict between India and Pakistan?
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Main conflicts include: 1) Kashmir dispute since partition, with wars in 1947-48, 1965, and continuing tension; 2) Strategic issues like Siachen glacier control; 3) Arms race and nuclear weapons devel…
What is the Indus Waters Treaty and its significance?
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The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with World Bank help to resolve disputes over Indus basin river waters. It has survived despite various military conflicts between…
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