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Contemporary South Asia — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science

What Contemporary South Asia covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Contemporary South Asia

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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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What are the important topics in Contemporary South Asia for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in Contemporary South Asia include Meaning and Scope of South Asia, Democracy in South Asia, Pakistan: Military Rule and Democratic Struggle, Bangladesh: Independence and Democratic Recovery. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
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