INSIGHTS http://insightsonindia.com PART - TWO [INSIGHTS SECURE Q&A COMPILATION GENERAL STUDIES PAPER-2] Topics Covered: All International Events from October 2013 to August 2014 Insights Secure Q&A Compilation General Studies Paper-2 Q- ―South Asian unity is essential if we are to deliver an improved quality of life to hundreds of millions, through growth made possible by Table of Contents economic efficiencies and commerce.‖ India and its Neighbourhood Comment. (200 Words) ...................................... 25 (relations) ............................................... 19 INDIA-CHINA ..................................... 26 Q---Critically examine water related disputes Q--Comment on the areas of cooperation between India and its Eastern Neighbours between India and China. Do you agree with including China. .................................................. 19 the view that strong trade relations would Q--Critically comment on the relevance of eventually make border disputes irrelevant in Gujral Doctrine to India‘s foreign policy vis a the future? Comment. ........................................ 26 vis its neighbours. ............................................... 19 Q-Write a note on the cultural ties between Q-What is the difference between border and India and China. .................................................. 26 frontier? Highlight the importance of effective Q-Critically compare and contrast India‘s management of border security for India. (200 economic relationship between China and Words) .................................................................. 20 Japan. .................................................................... 27 Question - Write a note on the Bangladesh- Q-Critically comment on China‘s increasing China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) corridor plan. presence in the Indian Ocean and ‗string of (200 Words) .......................................................... 21 pearl‘ theory that has been used to explain Q-Analyze the possible impact of the BCIM intent behind China‘s expansion. ..................... 27 corridor project on the regional economic Q-Critically comment on the border dispute growth. (200 Words) ........................................... 22 between India and China. .................................. 28 Q. Critically assess the nature of Indian Q-Critically comment on the nature of trade diplomacy with its neighboring countries in relations between India and China................... 29 South Asia since Independence. ....................... 22 Q-Write a critical note on the visa controversy Q-- In your opinion what role should India between India and China. .................................. 29 play to have a friendly relationship with its Q-What is the root cause of border dispute neighbours, especially with SAARC members? between India and China? Discuss the In the light of its policy towards its neighbours important measures taken by both countries so in recent years, critically comment. .................. 22 far to maintain peace at the border. (200 Words) Q---The Northeast can be rejuvenated by ............................................................................... 29 making the region a focal point for growth. Q-What are the seven practical principles of Analyse in what ways NE region can be made a engagement as envisioned by India and China focal point for growth and how. ....................... 23 between them during the recent visit of India‘s Q-Critically evaluate the success of the South PM to China? (100 Words) ................................. 30 Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Q-India-China ties cannot be hostage to the (SAARC) as political and economic entity vies a boundary dispute.‖ Should boundary dispute vis its objectives ................................................... 24 be sidelined and cooperation in other areas of Q-Write a critical note on India‘s energy ties mutual interests be promoted between India with the SAARC members. ................................ 25 and China? Comment on the importance of http://insightsonindia.com INSIGHTS Page 1 Insights Secure Q&A Compilation General Studies Paper-2 border dispute resolution between the two Q--Critically discuss India‘s border problem countries ............................................................... 30 with Pakistan. ...................................................... 36 Q-Write a critical note on China‘s visa policy on Q-Critically comment on the issue of Sir Creek Arunachal Pradesh and India‘s response to it. between India and Pakistan. ............................. 36 What measure you think India should adopt to Q- Should India and Pakistan talks be held deal with China‘s ambiguous visa policy with hostage to border skirmishes and terrorist respect to Arunachal Pradesh? (200 Words) ... 31 attacks? Comment. (250 Words) ....................... 37 Question - ―In boldly re-engineering the Q-Do you agree to the proposal that a neutral subcontinent‘s physical environment, Beijing is monitoring by a third party such as UN at the behaving much like the British Raj.‖ Comment border in Kashmir is required to bring peace to in the context of growing presence of China the region? Substantiate. (250 Words) ............. 37 across the region and consequent Indian Q-Do you think there is a need to replace 1960 concerns. (200 Words) ........................................ 31 Indus Water Treaty to suit the present demands Q-Critically discuss the Tibet issue and its and to address emerging ecological problems? influence on the relationship between India and Analyze ................................................................. 38 China. .................................................................... 32 Q- ―The best hope for better relations between Q-Examine the roots of China – Tibet conflict India and Pakistan lies in the strengthening of and explain the importance of this issue for democracy in Pakistan.‖ Analyze .................... 39 India. ..................................................................... 32 Q-Critically comment on the underlying Q- What were the circumstances that led to the philosophy on which relationship between 1962 Indo-China war? Write a critical note on India and Pakistan is founded. ......................... 40 India‘s preparedness in its borders to avoid Q-Comment on the present visa policy between 1962 like situation. ............................................... 33 India and Pakistan. (200 Words) ....................... 41 Q-Do you think India and China could jointly Q-Why Kishenganga hydro-electric project was combat terrorism? Explain how? (150 Words) 33 in dispute recently? Do you think that there is a Q. Explain the contentious issues and claims of need to revise Indus Water Treaty? Comment. both India and China in their border disputes (200 Words) .......................................................... 41 talks. ...................................................................... 33 Q-Critically analyze the importance of dialogue Q-Write a note on terrorist threats to China. and constant engagement between India and Compare and contrast China‘s anti-terrorism Pakistan to resolve bilateral issues. (200 Words) policy with that of India‘s. (200 Words) ........... 34 ............................................................................... 42 INDIA-PAKISTAN ............................... 34 Q-Comment on the nature of trade relations Q---Critically comment on India‘s policy between India and Pakistan since Kargil War. towards Pakistan during last ten years. ........... 35 (200 Words) .......................................................... 42 Q-Why did agreement on Iran-Pakistan-India Q-What is Most favoured Nation (MFN) status? gas pipeline fail? Examine. (150 Words) .......... 35 Examine the trade relations between India and Pakistan in the light of MFN controversy? (200 Q-What implications does US withdrawal from Words) .................................................................. 42 Afghanistan have on India-Pakistan relations? Critically analyze. (200 Words) ......................... 35 Q-Write a critical note on India – Pakistan trade relations. (200 Words) ........................................ 43 http://insightsonindia.com INSIGHTS Page 2 Insights Secure Q&A Compilation General Studies Paper-2 Answer) ................................................................ 43 you place Bangladesh vis a vis India? Question - In your opinion how will the Substantiate. ......................................................... 48 transition in Afghanistan would affect India – Q--Critically examine the Permanent Court of Pakistan relationship? Comment. (200 Words) Arbitration verdict on the India-Bangladesh ............................................................................... 43 maritime dispute and its implications for India in future. ............................................................... 49 INDIA-AFGHANISTAN ..................... 44 Q-Critically comment on the efforts made by Q--Critically examine the geopolitical interests India and Bangladesh to resolve contentious of China in Afghanistan. Do you think a major issues between them. .......................................... 49 role played by China in Afghanistan would be a concern to India? Comment. ........................... 44 Q-Critically discuss why a stable Bangladesh with a strong democratic government and Q-What are the highlights of strategic institutions is important for India. (200 Words) partnership agreement between India and ..............................................................................