SSLC NOTES: Political Science Chapter - 7 INDIA’S RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER COUNTRIES

 

Chapter - 7

INDIA’S RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER COUNTRIES

 

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words

            1. India is in __________ continent. (Asia).

2. The steel plants of Bhilai and Bokoro are assisted by __________ country.(Russia)

II. Discuss in group and answer the follow:

 

1 Why there should be good relationship with neighbours ?

Ans: We, as an independent country, have to maintain good relations with all foreign states. Especially, our international relations with neighboring states in Asia must be very cordial. But, at the same time our national interests like border security, foreign trade, economic gains, reputation of the country etc. have to be carefully protected. Permanent diplomatic channel is maintained with all the countries of the world.

 

2 What are the reasons for tension between India and Pakisthan ?

Ans: i.India is keenly interested to have good friendship with Pakistan. But due to Military Dictatorships and political instability, Pakistan did not maintain good relationship with India.

ii.There were Indo-Pak wars in 1947-48, 1965, 1971 and again in 1999 (Kargil war). iii.Kashmir problem and terrorism are the major issues which are to be solved effectively to have sound relationship.

iv.Spreading terrorism by Pakistan. 

v.Border disputes. 

vi.China – Pakistan relationship. 

 

3 Why relationship between India and China has been strained in these days ?

Ans: i.China has annexed Tibet against Indian will. In 1962 China invaded India and won the war.

ii.China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh, one of our states is a significant issue of Indo-China relationship.

iii. Maoists’ terrorism in the form of Naxalism in India is also casting a shadow on our mutual relations.

iv.Our border is also not finally demarcated. As such there is no well settled International Border (IB) but we do have only Line of Actual Control (LAC).

v.Even nuclear threat, foreign trade challenges; military advancements in border areas are some of the issues which strain our relations with China.

 

4 Explain how the relationship between India and USA as democratic nations.

Ans: i.India and the U.S.A. are bigger nations and have a democratic system.

ii.USA has helped us financially for our economic development through Five year Plans. iii.Even during Chinese aggression in 1962 the support of the USA strengthened India.

iv.We have a common concern for curbing terrorism.

v.India maintains good relationship with the USA in the fields of foreign trade, science and technology, space and education.

vi.Both the nations are bound by the principles of World peace and support for U.N.O.

           

5 Explain India’s relationship with Russia.

Ans: i.Indo-Soviet cooperation continued in political, economic and other fields.

ii.Soviet Union condemned China’s aggression in 1962.

iii.During the liberation of Goa in 1961 Soviet Russia supported India.

iv.In 1966, Tashkent Agreement was signed by India and Pakistan with the mediation of Russia.

v.In 1971 India and Soviet Russia entered into 20 years Treaty of Peace, Friendship and cooperation.

vi.Russia assisted India to have steel plants at Bhilai and Bokoro.

vii.We have received a lot of aid from Russia for the growth of our industry and commerce.

viii.It is supporting Indian claim for permanent seat in the Security Council of UNO.

 

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