India and Pakistan’s relationship is a complex interplay of historical grievances, territorial disputes, political tensions, and socio-economic factors. Analyse.
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Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
3. India and Pakistan’s relationship is a complex interplay of historical grievances, territorial disputes, political tensions, and socio-economic factors. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2. Key Demand of the question: To write about the evolution of Indo-Pak foreign relations. Directive word: Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: In the first part, write about the tumultuous relationship since 1947 – disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir, India and Pakistan have fought three wars since their independence, in 1947-48, 1965, and 1971, cross border terrorism by Pakistan etc. Cite examples to substantiate. Next, write about the impact of the above and measures that are needed to normalise the relationship between the two countries. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the evolution of Indo-Pak foreign relations.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
In the first part, write about the tumultuous relationship since 1947 – disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir, India and Pakistan have fought three wars since their independence, in 1947-48, 1965, and 1971, cross border terrorism by Pakistan etc. Cite examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the impact of the above and measures that are needed to normalise the relationship between the two countries.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.