India-China Relations & LAC — Set 11
International Relations · भारत-चीन संबंध और LAC · Questions 101–110 of 160
The 'Two-Front War' concept in India's strategic planning refers to:
Correct Answer: B. Simultaneous threats from Pakistan (west) and China (north/east)
The 'Two-Front War' concept refers to India's strategic scenario of facing simultaneous threats from Pakistan in the west and China in the north/east. This is India's most challenging security scenario requiring coordination of forces across multiple theatres. India's creation of the CDS, Mountain Strike Corps, and Integrated Theatre Commands all relate to addressing this challenge.
China has blocked India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). China's stated reason is:
Correct Answer: B. India must first sign the NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)
China has consistently blocked India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), insisting India must first sign the NPT as a condition for membership. India maintains it should be admitted as a non-NPT state with a clean non-proliferation record. India's civil nuclear deal with the USA (2008) was NSG-approved but full membership has been blocked by China.
The number of rounds of Corps Commander-level talks between India and China to resolve the 2020 Ladakh standoff (as of 2024) was:
Correct Answer: B. 21+ rounds
More than 21 rounds of Corps Commander-level military talks were held between India and China from June 2020 to 2024 to resolve the Ladakh standoff. These talks resulted in phased disengagement at multiple friction points. They were complemented by diplomatic engagements at WMCC and Special Representative levels.
India's stand on the 'One China Policy' involves:
Correct Answer: B. Official adherence to One China (Beijing) while maintaining robust trade ties with Taiwan
India officially follows the 'One China Policy' recognizing Beijing, but maintains robust trade and economic ties with Taiwan through the India-Taipei Association and Taipei Economic and Cultural Center. India has shown interest in Taiwan's semiconductor industry. Post-2020, India-Taiwan economic ties have deepened, which China views with concern.
The 'Comprehensive National Power' (CNP) concept measures a nation's total power across:
Correct Answer: B. Economic, military, technological, diplomatic, and soft power combined
Comprehensive National Power (CNP) is a strategic concept measuring a nation's total power across economic, military, technological, diplomatic, and soft power dimensions. China's CNP is significantly higher than India's, but India has been narrowing the gap. India's CNP advantages include its democracy, English-language base, diaspora networks, and growing economy.
India's India-Specific Integrated Theatre Commands under development include a dedicated command for:
Correct Answer: B. China border (Northern Theatre Command) and other theatres
India is developing Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs) that will include a dedicated Northern Theatre Command for the China border. Interestingly, China restructured its military into five Theatre Commands in 2016 — which India partly used as a model. India's theatre command development aims to improve joint operations capability across services.
India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was commissioned in:
Correct Answer: B. 2022
INS Vikrant was commissioned in September 2022 as India's first domestically built aircraft carrier. It significantly enhances India's naval power projection in the Indo-Pacific. With China expanding its PLAN including Type-003 carriers, Vikrant is part of India's effort to maintain naval balance in the Indian Ocean region.
The 1971 India-Soviet Treaty provided Soviet veto protection against potential Chinese intervention during:
Correct Answer: B. 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War
The 1971 India-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation included a mutual security clause. During the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, when China threatened to intervene on Pakistan's behalf, the Soviet Union sent clear signals of countermeasures including UNSC veto protection. This effectively deterred both US and Chinese intervention against India.
The Chumbi Valley in Tibet is strategically significant for India because it:
Correct Answer: B. Points like a dagger toward India's Siliguri Corridor near Doklam
The Chumbi Valley is a Tibetan valley that projects southward between Bhutan and Sikkim, pointing toward India's Siliguri Corridor. China's control of the Chumbi Valley and potential control of Doklam plateau would give China a close position to threaten the Siliguri Corridor. This is why Doklam is existentially important for India's strategic geography.
India's iCET initiative with USA, SAGAR doctrine in Indian Ocean, and Quad participation together reflect India's:
Correct Answer: B. Strategic autonomy with multi-alignment responding to China's rise
India's various strategic initiatives reflect 'strategic autonomy with multi-alignment' — engaging the USA through iCET, Quad, and defence deals, while maintaining Russia ties, participating in BRICS and SCO with China, and developing the SAGAR framework for Indian Ocean security. India's approach is to build relationships across blocs without formal alliance commitments.