Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues;
1. “If Panchsheel principles are applied not only between various countries but also in international relations generally, they would form a solid foundation for peace and security”. Analyze why despite commitment to Panchsheel, Sino-Indian war happened? (250 words)
Reference: India’s Since Independence by Bipan Chandra.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To analyze the reasons for the outbreak of Indo-China war despite commitment to principles of Panchsheel by both countries.
Directive:
Analyze – When asked to analyze, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Write about the aims and objectives Panchsheel.
Body:
Write the five principles of Panchsheel and the context in which they were propounded. Bring out how they would form a solid foundation for peace and security not only between Indo-China but also in the world
Mention the factors why despite commitment to peace, the war broke India and China. Tibet issue, Dalai Lama refugee crisis, incorrect boundary alignment between the two countries and Chinese forces crossing the McMahon Line etc.
Conclusion:
Summarize the lessons learnt from the war of 1962.
