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India and Other Countries

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science

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India's Position and Neighboring Countries

  • India has 9 neighbors: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Maldives
  • India is the largest country in the Indian subcontinent
  • India's foreign policy is based on equality and mutual respect
2

India-Pakistan Relations

  • Created in 1947 through partition of India
  • Three main factors influencing relations: different world views, Kashmir issue, nuclear rivalry
  • India favors bilateral solutions (Shimla Agreement 1972), Pakistan seeks international mediation
3

India-China Relations

  • Two main issues: border dispute and Tibet status
  • Border disputes over Aksai Chin and McMahon Line (Arunachal Pradesh)
  • 1962 China attacked India over border issues
4

Relations with Other Neighbors

  • Afghanistan: India helps with peace, infrastructure, schools, hospitals due to Taliban instability
  • Bangladesh: Formed in 1971 with Indian help; treaties on river waters and border issues; growing trade
  • Sri Lanka: India sent peacekeeping force (post-1985) during Tamil-Sinhalese conflict; important for Indian Ocean security

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Complex relationship influenced by three mainOngoing conflict over Aksai Chin areaRegional organization established in 1985Landmark agreement signed by PM ManmohanIndia's policy to strengthen economic

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