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Contemporary South Asia

Bihar Board · Class 12 · Political Science

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Introduction to South Asia

  • South Asia includes seven countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
  • Natural boundaries: Himalayas (north), Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal (south, east, west)
  • Afghanistan and Myanmar sometimes included in broader regional discussions
2

Democratic Experiences in South Asia

  • India and Sri Lanka: Successful democratic systems since independence despite limitations
  • Pakistan: Alternated between civilian and military rule; military coups in 1977, 1999
  • Bangladesh: Democracy restored post-Cold War; civilian government since democratization
3

Country-Specific Political Developments

  • Pakistan: Military dominance under Ayub Khan, Yahya Khan, Zia-ul-Haq, Musharraf; democratic phases under Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif
  • Bangladesh: Liberation from Pakistan (1971), Sheikh Mujib's leadership and assassination (1975), military rule under Ziaur Rahman and Ershad, democracy since 1991
  • Nepal: Pro-democracy movement (1990), Maoist insurgency, royal coup (2002), Seven Party Alliance movement (2006), constituent assembly and republic (2008)
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Major Conflicts in South Asia

  • India-Pakistan conflicts: Kashmir dispute (wars 1947-48, 1965, 1971), nuclear weapons race (1998), terrorism and low-intensity conflict
  • Water disputes: Indus Waters Treaty (1960), ongoing differences over interpretation
  • Border issues: Sir Creek dispute, Line of Control in Kashmir

Key Concepts

South Asia includes seven countries (IndiaDespite economic challenges and social divisionsPersistent tensions exist over territorial disputesIndia's sizeThe South Asian Association for Regional

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