Question Q.11GS1GS1
India was forced into numerous wars post independence. Highlight the causes and impact of the Indo-Pak and Indo-China wars on our bilateral relationships.
Introduction
Post Independence, India fought 3 wars with Pakistan – 1948, 1965 and 1971 cause coupled with Kargil conflict in 1999 and on the eastern side we fought 1962 war with China, contrary to the foreign policy goal of 'peace, showing the wars forced on us.
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Main Body
Post Independence, India fought
3 wars with Pakistan – 1948, 1965 and 1971 cause coupled with Kargil conflict in 1999 and on the eastern side we fought 1962 war with China, contrary to the foreign policy goal of 'peace, showing the wars forced on us.
Causes of the wars
1Indo-Pak wars - 1948 - Kashmir issue (unresolved & Pak asked for Kashmir)
2Kashmir issue unresolved - Pak & India as both states laid claims to Kashmir
3Diversion from domestic rivalries by Pakistan by applying India-centric strategy
4'Bleed by thousand cuts' strategy of Pakistan
— Vishnu Sasikumar · AIR 31
97 words7 paragraphs
Diagram
A map showing India with marked war years - 1948, 1965, 1971 (showing Indo-Pak wars) and 1962 (showing Indo-China war location)
Answer continues on next page
- Clear enumeration of wars with specific dates
- Attempts to list causes systematically
- Mentions Pakistan's strategic approach (thousand cuts)
- Contextualizes wars within foreign policy framework
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Topper
Vishnu Sasikumar
AIR 312023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Post-Independence Consolidation and Reorganization
Indo-Pakistan and Indo-China Wars
Causes and bilateral impacts
Writing Stats
142
Total words
7
Paragraphs
Analytical and structured
Tone