India-China Relations & LAC — Set 2
International Relations · भारत-चीन संबंध और LAC · Questions 11–20 of 160
The first principle of Panchsheel is:
Correct Answer: C. Mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty
The first principle of Panchsheel is 'mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty.' It was articulated by PM Nehru and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai. The Panchsheel principles also influenced the Bandung Conference of 1955 and NAM's foundational ideology.
'Panchsheel' in Sanskrit means:
Correct Answer: B. Five virtues/principles
'Panchsheel' is derived from Sanskrit words 'Panch' (five) and 'Sheel' (virtues or principles of conduct). The term was borrowed from Buddhist ethics referring to five moral precepts. In international relations, it refers to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
The Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China has approximately how many kilometers?
Correct Answer: B. 3,488 km
The Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China stretches approximately 3,488 km. It divides Chinese-controlled territory from Indian-controlled territory. The LAC is divided into three sectors: Western (Ladakh), Middle (Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), and Eastern (Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh).
The Western sector of the LAC corresponds to which Indian region?
Correct Answer: C. Ladakh
The Western sector of the LAC corresponds to the Ladakh region, spanning approximately 1,597 km. This sector has the most active disputes including the Depsang Plains, Galwan Valley, and Pangong Tso Lake. The 2020 Galwan clash occurred in this sector.
Different perceptions of where the LAC lies held by India and China is called:
Correct Answer: C. Perception gap
The 'perception gap' describes how India and China have different understandings of where exactly the LAC lies. This ambiguity has led to frequent face-offs and patrolling disputes. Both countries patrol up to their perceived LAC, creating overlapping patrol areas and tension points.
Pangong Tso Lake lies in which sector of the LAC?
Correct Answer: C. Western sector
Pangong Tso Lake lies in the Western sector (Ladakh) of the LAC. The lake is approximately 134 km long, with about 45 km in India and the rest in China. The northern bank of Pangong Tso (Fingers area) was a major flashpoint in the 2020 standoff.
The current (14th) Dalai Lama fled to India in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1959
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, fled Tibet and sought asylum in India in 1959 after the failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule. India granted him asylum and he established the Tibetan government-in-exile at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. China has persistently objected to India hosting the Dalai Lama.
The Tibetan government-in-exile is located in which Indian city?
Correct Answer: B. Dharamshala (McLeod Ganj)
The Central Tibetan Administration (Tibetan government-in-exile) is headquartered at Dharamshala (McLeod Ganj) in Himachal Pradesh. It was established after the Dalai Lama fled Tibet in 1959. China considers this institution illegal and demands India stop its activities.
The Seventeen Point Agreement (1951) formalized:
Correct Answer: B. Chinese sovereignty over Tibet
The Seventeen Point Agreement of 1951 formalized Chinese sovereignty over Tibet, described as the 'peaceful liberation of Tibet.' The Dalai Lama later repudiated this agreement, calling it signed under duress. The agreement is the legal basis China cites for its rule over Tibet.
India recognized Chinese sovereignty over Tibet in which agreement(s)?
Correct Answer: C. Both A and B
India recognized Chinese sovereignty over Tibet in both the Panchsheel Agreement of 1954 and the Sikkim Protocol of 2003. In the 2003 agreement, India formally recognized Tibet as part of China's territory in exchange for China recognizing Sikkim as part of India. This marked a significant shift in India's Tibet policy.