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Contemporary South Asia

Bihar Board · Class 12 · Political Science

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Which countries in South Asia have successfully operated democratic systems since their independence?

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India, Sri Lanka

According to the chapter, despite many problems and limitations, Sri Lanka and India have successfully operated democratic systems since their independence from the British. Pakistan and Bangladesh have experienced both civilian and military rulers, while Nepal was a constitutional monarchy until 2008.

2multiple choice

The Line of Control divides which region between India and Pakistan?

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Kashmir

The Line of Control divides Kashmir between Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the Indian province of Jammu and Kashmir. This division resulted from the 1947-48 war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.

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Which treaty governs the sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan?

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Indus Waters Treaty

The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with the help of the World Bank. It governs the use of rivers in the Indus basin and has survived despite various military conflicts between the two countries.

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Which militant organization was fighting for a separate Tamil state in Sri Lanka?

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Tamil Tigers (LTTE)

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was the militant organization fighting an armed struggle with the Sri Lankan army from 1983 onwards in pursuit of their demand for 'Tamil Eelam' or a separate country for Tamils in Sri Lanka.

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