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What countries are included in South Asia?
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South Asia has eight countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Afghanistan.
How large is South Asia in terms of population?
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South Asia has a population of 2.04 billion, which is about one-quarter of the world's population.
Why is South Asia considered politically important?
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It is a densely populated region with shared history, diverse cultures, and major political relations among neighbouring countries. Events like partition, wars, and water-sharing disputes have shaped …
What was the result of the Partition of India in 1947?
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The Partition of India led to the creation of India and Pakistan. Later, Bangladesh was formed in 1971.
What was the first Indo-Pak war of 1947-48 about?
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The first Indo-Pak war of 1947-48 resulted in the division of Kashmir.
Why did the 1965 war between India and Pakistan begin?
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The main cause was the Kashmir dispute. Pakistan tried to take advantage of India after the 1962 war with China and launched infiltrators into Jammu and Kashmir through Operation Gibraltar in August 1…
What was Operation Gibraltar?
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Operation Gibraltar was a covert Pakistani operation in August 1965 in which armed infiltrators were sent into Jammu and Kashmir to encourage rebellion against Indian rule.
What was India's major response during the 1965 war?
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India launched a counterattack, crossed the international border in Punjab, and captured key areas such as Hajipir Pass.
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