India & Neighbours (Nepal, BD, SL) — Set 4
International Relations · भारत और पड़ोसी देश · Questions 31–40 of 140
India's 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship with Nepal allows Nepali citizens to:
Correct Answer: C. Travel, work, and reside in India without visa
The 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship between India and Nepal grants citizens of both nations the right to travel, work, and reside in each other's country without visa or passport. Nepali citizens can own property and access educational and health facilities in India on the same basis as Indian citizens. This unique open-border arrangement is unlike any other bilateral relationship in South Asia.
Nepal's 2015 constitution, which India had reservations about, was objected to because it:
Correct Answer: B. Left Madhesi and Tharu communities underrepresented
India expressed reservations about Nepal's 2015 constitution primarily because Madhesi and Tharu communities in the Terai region felt underrepresented in the new federal structure. A blockade by these communities at the India-Nepal border disrupted trade and supplies to Nepal, which Nepal blamed on India's unofficial support. The controversy strained India-Nepal relations and fuelled Nepali nationalism against perceived Indian interference.
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Bangladesh?
Correct Answer: A. West Bengal
West Bengal shares the longest border with Bangladesh among all Indian states, with a boundary stretching over 2,216 km of the total approximately 4,156 km India-Bangladesh border. The border includes the Sundarbans delta region, which is shared by both countries. West Bengal's Chief Minister has significant political influence over India-Bangladesh relations, as seen in the Teesta water-sharing stalemate.
The Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, proposed under the Mahakali Treaty, will be built on which river?
Correct Answer: C. Mahakali (Sharda)
The Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project is proposed to be built on the Mahakali River (known as Sharda River in India) on the India-Nepal border in Uttarakhand. It would be the largest hydropower project in South Asia with a proposed capacity of around 5,040 MW. Despite being envisioned under the 1996 Mahakali Treaty, the project has faced delays due to disagreements over cost-sharing and benefit-sharing formulas.
India's transit facility provided to Bangladesh allows goods to move from Bangladesh to:
Correct Answer: A. Bhutan and Nepal through Indian territory
India's transit facility allows Bangladesh to transport goods to Bhutan and Nepal through Indian territory, improving Bangladesh's trade connectivity. This arrangement is part of India's broader regional connectivity vision and benefits all BBIN countries by reducing transport costs and time. India has progressively expanded transit rights for Bangladesh since normalisation of bilateral relations.
The Ganga Waters Treaty between India and Bangladesh was signed in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1996
The Ganga Waters Treaty (also called the Farakka Treaty) between India and Bangladesh was signed in December 1996 for a period of 30 years. The treaty governs the sharing of Ganges/Ganga waters at the Farakka Barrage point during the dry season. Bangladesh uses its share for agriculture and to maintain navigability of rivers like the Hooghly, while India uses its share for the Calcutta Port and West Bengal agriculture.
Which of the following is NOT a hydropower project being developed by India in Nepal?
Correct Answer: C. Budhi Gandaki (1200 MW)
Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project (1200 MW) has been a project where India and China competed for development rights, and Nepal has considered developing it on its own rather than giving it to a foreign developer. Arun III is being developed by SJVN, Upper Karnali by GMR (India), and Kabeli A has had Indian involvement. Budhi Gandaki's final development arrangement remains undecided.
The Simla Agreement of 1972 between India and Pakistan converted the ceasefire line in Jammu and Kashmir into the:
Correct Answer: C. Line of Control (LoC)
The Simla Agreement of 1972 converted the earlier ceasefire line in Jammu and Kashmir into the Line of Control (LoC). It also stipulated that all differences between India and Pakistan should be resolved bilaterally and peacefully. The agreement was significant because it committed both nations to resolving disputes without third-party intervention, which India has consistently invoked against Pakistan's internationalisation of the Kashmir issue.
India and Nepal share a border with which Chinese administrative region?
Correct Answer: B. Tibet Autonomous Region
Both India and Nepal share a border with China's Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) in the Himalayan region. The Lipulekh-Kalapani dispute between India and Nepal involves areas at the India-Nepal-Tibet trijunction. Tibet's status as part of China (after 1950) has significantly impacted the strategic landscape of South Asia, particularly India's relationships with Nepal and Bhutan.
Sheikh Hasina served as Prime Minister of Bangladesh for how many consecutive years before stepping down in 2024?
Correct Answer: C. 15 years
Sheikh Hasina served as Prime Minister of Bangladesh for approximately 15 continuous years from 2009 until August 2024 when she resigned and left the country amid a mass uprising. Including her earlier term (1996–2001), she is the longest-serving Prime Minister in Bangladesh's history. Her government maintained close ties with India, and her departure created uncertainty about the future of India-Bangladesh relations.