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Contemporary South Asia

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science

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1. Meaning and Scope of South Asia

  • South Asia, as defined here, includes seven countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
  • The Himalayas in the north and the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal in the south, west, and east give the region a natural identity.
  • Afghanistan and Myanmar are often discussed with South Asia, but they are not part of the seven-country definition used here.
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2. Democracy in South Asia

  • India and Sri Lanka have successfully operated democratic systems since independence.
  • Pakistan and Bangladesh have experienced both civilian and military rulers.
  • Nepal was a constitutional monarchy till 2006, became a democratic republic in 2008, and adopted a new constitution in 2015.
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3. Pakistan: Military Rule and Democratic Struggle

  • After Pakistan framed its first constitution, General Ayub Khan took over administration and got himself elected.
  • Ayub Khan gave up office after popular dissatisfaction.
  • General Yahya Khan then took over through military rule.
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4. Bangladesh: Independence and Democratic Recovery

  • Bangladesh was part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971.
  • People in East Pakistan resented domination by West Pakistan and the imposition of Urdu.
  • Sheikh Mujib-ur Rahman led the popular struggle against West Pakistani domination.

Key Concepts

Central concept: South Asia as a region shaped by democracy, conflict, cooperation, and regional interdependence

Regional definitionPolitical systemsDemocratic transitionsEthnic conflictIndia-Pakistan conflictWater disputesRegional cooperationExternal powers

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