India & Neighbours (Nepal, BD, SL) — Set 1
International Relations · भारत और पड़ोसी देश · Questions 1–10 of 140
Which treaty governs the open border arrangement between India and Nepal?
Correct Answer: B. Treaty of Peace and Friendship 1950
The Treaty of Peace and Friendship signed in 1950 forms the legal basis of the open border between India and Nepal. Under this treaty, citizens of both countries can travel, work, and settle in each other's territory without visas. This unique arrangement reflects the close historical and cultural ties between the two neighbours.
The Mahakali Treaty of 1996 between India and Nepal was signed primarily for:
Correct Answer: C. Hydropower and water sharing
The Mahakali Treaty of 1996 (also called the Treaty on Integrated Development of the Mahakali River) was signed to govern the development of the Mahakali River for hydropower and water sharing. It covered projects including Sarada Barrage, Tanakpur Barrage, and the proposed Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project. The treaty aimed to ensure equitable sharing of water resources between the two countries.
The Kalapani-Lipulekh dispute between India and Nepal involves which type of territory?
Correct Answer: B. Trijunction area claimed by both
The Kalapani-Lipulekh dispute involves a trijunction area at the confluence of India, Nepal, and China where both India and Nepal assert territorial claims. Nepal considers Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura as part of its Sudurpashchim Province based on historical Mahakali River boundary claims. India administers the area and considers it part of Uttarakhand. Tensions escalated in 2020 when India opened a road link to Lipulekh Pass.
The Arun III Hydropower Project in Nepal is being developed by which Indian company?
Correct Answer: C. SJVN
The Arun III Hydropower Project (900 MW) in Nepal is being developed by SJVN Limited (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam), a Government of India enterprise. It is located on the Arun River in the Sankhuwasabha district of eastern Nepal. Once complete, it will be one of the largest hydropower projects built by India in Nepal, boosting bilateral energy cooperation.
BIPPA signed between India and Nepal stands for:
Correct Answer: B. Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
BIPPA stands for Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, signed between India and Nepal in 2011. The agreement is designed to create a favourable environment for investors from both countries by ensuring fair and equitable treatment of investments. It provides protection against expropriation and guarantees the right to repatriate profits.
The Eminent Persons Group (EPG) between India and Nepal was set up to review which major agreement?
Correct Answer: B. Treaty of Peace and Friendship 1950
The Eminent Persons Group (EPG) was established in 2016 to review the Treaty of Peace and Friendship signed in 1950, which Nepal has long sought to revise to make it more equitable. The EPG comprised four members each from India and Nepal and completed its report, but India has not yet formally received it. Nepal sees the 1950 treaty as unequal and a remnant of the colonial era.
India played a significant role in Nepal's transition to a federal republic. Which year did Nepal officially become a federal democratic republic?
Correct Answer: B. 2008
Nepal officially became a federal democratic republic on May 28, 2008, when the Constituent Assembly voted to abolish the 240-year-old Shah monarchy. The transition followed the comprehensive peace agreement of 2006 that ended the decade-long Maoist insurgency. India supported the peace process and Nepal's transition to democracy through diplomatic engagement.
Which pass connects India to Nepal via the Lipulekh route that triggered a border dispute in 2020?
Correct Answer: B. Lipulekh Pass
Lipulekh Pass, located at an altitude of about 5,334 metres in Uttarakhand, is the pass that triggered the 2020 India-Nepal border dispute. India inaugurated a road link to Lipulekh Pass in May 2020 for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims, which Nepal objected to, claiming sovereignty over the area. Nepal subsequently released a revised political map showing Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura as Nepali territory.
The Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) between India and Bangladesh, signed in 2015, resolved the issue of:
Correct Answer: B. Exchange of enclaves (chhitmahals)
The Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) of 2015 resolved the long-standing issue of exchanging 162 enclaves (called chhitmahals) between India and Bangladesh. Under the agreement, India transferred 111 enclaves to Bangladesh, and Bangladesh transferred 51 enclaves to India. Residents of these enclaves were given the choice of nationality, ending decades of statelessness for thousands of people.
The Teesta River water sharing dispute is between India and:
Correct Answer: C. Bangladesh
The Teesta River water sharing dispute is between India and Bangladesh, with the river being a major lifeline for northern Bangladesh's agriculture. A draft agreement was reached in 2011 for a 50-50 sharing formula, but West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee objected, stalling the deal. Bangladesh has repeatedly sought resolution of this dispute as it affects millions of farmers in its northern districts.