India-China Relations & LAC — Set 5
International Relations · भारत-चीन संबंध और LAC · Questions 41–50 of 160
The 'Wuhan Spirit' refers to the informal Modi-Xi summit held in:
Correct Answer: B. 2018
The 'Wuhan Spirit' emerged from the first informal summit between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping held in Wuhan, China in April 2018. The summit was intended to reset India-China relations after the Doklam standoff. A second informal summit was held in Mahabalipuram, India in October 2019.
The 'Five Finger Policy' attributed to Mao Zedong described Tibet as the 'palm' with five fingers including:
Correct Answer: B. Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, NEFA (Arunachal Pradesh)
The 'Five Finger Policy' was attributed to Mao Zedong, describing Tibet as the 'palm of China's hand' with five fingers (Ladakh, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, and NEFA/Arunachal Pradesh) that China should 'liberate.' While disputed as official policy, it reflects the strategic context India sees in Chinese Tibet policy. This concept has been cited in Indian strategic studies.
The Nathu La military clash between India and China occurred in:
Correct Answer: B. 1967
The Nathu La and Cho La clashes occurred in 1967 in Sikkim, resulting in significant Chinese casualties. India stood firm and repulsed the Chinese attacks, unlike 1962. These clashes are considered important as they demonstrated India's improved military capability since the 1962 defeat.
India established full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in:
Correct Answer: B. 1950
India established full diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in April 1950, making India among the first non-communist nations to do so. India had hoped this goodwill would translate into friendship, culminating in the 'Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai' slogan. The 1962 war shattered this goodwill.
The Sumdorong Chu standoff between India and China occurred in:
Correct Answer: B. 1986-87
The Sumdorong Chu standoff occurred in 1986-87 in Arunachal Pradesh when China established a post in the area India claimed as its territory. India responded by launching Operation Falcon, airlifting troops to counter Chinese positions. The standoff was peacefully resolved through diplomatic channels in 1987.
Border Personnel Meetings (BPMs) are held at designated points to:
Correct Answer: B. Maintain communication and resolve local misunderstandings along LAC
Border Personnel Meetings (BPMs) are regular meetings between military personnel of India and China at designated Border Personnel Meeting Points along the LAC. These meetings help maintain communication and resolve local misunderstandings. Key BPM points include Chushul-Moldo (Ladakh), Bum La (Arunachal Pradesh), and Nathu La (Sikkim).
The phased disengagement in Galwan Valley began in:
Correct Answer: B. September 2020
India and China reached a first disengagement agreement in September 2020, starting with the Galwan Valley area. This was followed by further disengagement at Pangong Tso in February 2021 and Gogra-Hot Springs in September 2022. The Depsang Plains and Demchok friction points remained unresolved until the October 2024 breakthrough.
The 'String of Pearls' theory describes China's:
Correct Answer: B. Network of naval presence/ports encircling India in Indian Ocean Region
The 'String of Pearls' is a geopolitical theory describing China's network of naval facilities, ports, and diplomatic relationships encircling India in the Indian Ocean region. It includes Gwadar (Pakistan), Hambantota (Sri Lanka), Chittagong (Bangladesh), Kyaukpyu (Myanmar), and others. India views this as a strategic encirclement and has developed counter-strategies.
The Middle sector (Himachal Pradesh/Uttarakhand) of the LAC is considered:
Correct Answer: B. Least disputed sector
The Middle sector (Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) has the least active disputes, as there is general agreement on the LAC alignment here. The Western sector (Ladakh) and Eastern sector (Arunachal Pradesh) have more active disputes. The Middle sector covers approximately 545 km of the approximately 3,488 km LAC.
China refers to Arunachal Pradesh as:
Correct Answer: B. South Tibet (Zangnan)
China refers to Arunachal Pradesh as 'Zangnan' (South Tibet), claiming it as its sovereign territory. China has issued 'stapled visas' rather than stamped visas to residents of Arunachal Pradesh, implying they are Chinese nationals. India strongly rejects China's claims over Arunachal Pradesh.