Contemporary South Asia
Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science
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What to Focus On
- South Asia includes seven countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
- The Himalayas and surrounding seas create natural boundaries.
- Afghanistan and Myanmar are often discussed with the region, but they are not part of the seven-country definition.
- India and Sri Lanka have remained democracies since independence.
- Pakistan and Bangladesh have alternated between civilian and military rule.
- Nepal changed from monarchy to democratic republic.
- General Ayub Khan took over after Pakistan’s first constitution was framed.
- General Yahya Khan ruled during the Bangladesh crisis.
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto led Pakistan from 1971 to 1977.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
China is part of South Asia.
South Asia includes Afghanistan and Myanmar as core countries of the region.
Sri Lanka became democratic because it overthrew military rule or monarchy.
Memory Tips
Seven countries in South Asia as defined here
China is not part of South Asia
India’s central location and neighbour relations
India and Sri Lanka have remained democracies since independence
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