Chapter 7 India’s Relationship with Other Countries

I. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers

Question 1.
The relationship with _____________ was strengthened with Panchasheela principle.
Answer:
China

Question 2.
International peace and cooperation is discussed in the _____________ article of our Constitution.
Answer:
Fourth part of 51st

Question 3.
In 1962 _____________ invaded our country.
Answer:
China

II. Discuss in group and answer the following questions

Question 1.
Why do countries need to have good relationship with other countries?
Answer:
A country can never progress without interacting with another country. In the globalised and modernized environment of the world, it is inevitable for a country to have cordial relationship with other countries.

Question 2.
What are the reasons for tensions between India and Pakistan?
Answer:
The reasons for tensions between India and Pakistan.

• Jammu and Kashmir issue O River water sharing disputes.
• Pakistan based terrorist attacks on Indian Parliament
• In 2001, Mumbai attack in 2007 and Pathankot attack in 2016.

Question 3.
The relationship between India and China is recently spoiled. What are the reasons for this?
Answer:
India and China are embroiled in border dispute regarding Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh. China has a friendly relationship with Pakistan. The asylum offered to Dalai Lama of Tibet, has affected Bilateral relationship between India and China.

India has established good trade relationship with Chiba after 1980’s
India and China have come together to establish BRICS.

Question 4.
India and USA are two democratic countries. Explain the mutual cooperation that exists between both his countries.
Answer:
India and USA are democratic countries and are also big countries. In the present international scenario, both India and USA have a major role to play. The relationship between both the countries have found a few major shifts ever since 1947. During the bipolar world of cold war era, India had maintained equal distance between Russia and USA with Non Alignment Policy.

USA has supported a lot to India’s Five year plans. USA has extended its support during Indo-china war of 1965. But, later the political leaders of USA extended their support to Pakistan during the war between Indian and Pakistan. Many a times, the foreign policy of USA has been anti-Indian and pro- Pakistan, Interestingly, both India and USA have shared interest in controlling terrorism.

India enjoys better relationship with USA in the field of foreign trade, science and technology, space science, education and other areas of mutual interest. Both countries share mutual responsibility strengthening UNO and maintenance of global peace. India keeps observing the policy shift in the two Parties of USA Democratic and Republican parties and adjusts its policies in accordance to it.

Question 5.
Explain the relationship between India and Russia.
Answer:
India has cordial relationship with Russia. It had similar relationship with United Socialist Soviet Russia also. Even though, India followed Non Aligned policy, it had good relationship with Russia in the field of economics, politics and other areas. (USSR had opposed China’s invasion of India in 1962.

During the Goa liberation in 1961, USSR had supported India at UNO) USSR had supported the Tashkent Agreement between India and Pakistan in 1966. In 1971, India and USSR signed an agreement of 20 years for peace and cooperation. USSR had supported for the establishment of Bilai and Bhokora steel plants. India has taken major support from Russia to improve its industries and technology. Russia has extended its support to India’s quest for permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

Additional Questions and Answers

Question 1.
Which is the main problem that is affecting bilateral relationship between India and China?
Answer:
The insistence of China claiming Arunachal Pradesh belongs to it is one of the main problems between India and China.

Question 2.
What is BRICS? When was it established?
Answer:
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) a trade alliance established 2003.

Question 3.
What steps were taken by India and Pakistan to improve bilateral relationship between the two countries?
Answer:
In order to improve bilateral relationship between India and Pakistan, Tashkent Agreement, Shimla Agreement, Lahore bus Yathra Agra conference have been made between the two countries.

Question 4.
What was Tibetan Crisis? How did it effect India and China’s bilateral relationship?
Answer:
TIBETAN CRISIS: In March 1959, an uprising erupted in Lhasa (Tibetan capital) against Chinese rule. The Dalai Lama took refuge in Assam, Tibetan refugees where provided shelter by India. The enraged Chinese invaded India in 1962.

I. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers :

Question 1.
The relationship with was strengthened with …………… Panchasheela principle.
Answer:
China.

Question 2.
International peace and cooperation is discussed in the ………….. article of our Constitution.
Answer:
51.

Question 3.
In 1962 ………… invaded our country.
Answer:
China.

II. Discuss in a group and answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Why does countries need to have a good relationship with other countries?
Answer:
An independent country in the world cannot fulfill all its demands without assitance of other countries. Without depending upon other countries assitance, co-operation, any country cannot achieve progress in economic and other fields. Especially there should be a good relationship of one country with its neighbours. Good relationship between neighbour countries is helpful to develop mutual understanding so that progress can be achieved economic gains, trade development, etc.

Question 2.
What are the reasons for tensions between India and Pakistan?
Answer:
The reasons for tension between India and Pakistan are:

1.          Military Dictatorship and political instability in Pakistan.

2.          Kashmir problem between the two countries.

3.          The threat of terrorism to India from Pakistan.

Question 3.
The relationship between India and China is recently spoiled. What are the reasons for this?
Answer:
China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh, one of our states is a significant issue of Indo-China relationship. Maoist’s terrorism in the form of Naxalism in India is also casting a shadow on our mutual relations. Our border is also not finally demarcated. As such, there is no well-settled International Border but we do have only Line of Actual Control. Even nuclear treat, foreign trade challenges, military advancements in the border areas are some of the issues which strain our relations with China.

Question 4.
India and the USA are two democratic countries. Explain the mutual cooperation that exists between both countries.
Answer:
India and U.S.A. are big democratic nations in the world. The U.S.A. has helped us financially far our economic development through five-year plans. During Chinese in 1962, the support of the U.S.A. strengthened India. Later the U.S.A. extended its help, to Pakistan in the Indo-Pak words. Many a time the foreign policy of the U.S.A. has favored Pakistan at our disadvantages. Both India and the U.S.A. are bound by the principles of the world. Peace and support for U.N.O. India is keeping a close watch on the foreign policy trends of Democratic and Republic Party Presidents. Accordingly, we prepare our policy towards the U.S.A.

Question 5.
Explain the relationship between India and Russia.
Answer:

·         India has cordial relationship with Russia

·         Even though India followed Non Aligned policy, it had good relationship with Russia in the field of economics, politics and other areas.

·         Russia had opposed China’s invasion of India in 1962.

·         During the Goa liberation in 1961 – Russia supported to India.

·         USSR had supported India at UNO

·         USSR had supported the Tashkent agreement between India and Pakistan in 1966.

·         In 1971 India and USSR signed an agreement of20 years for peace and cooperation,

·         USSR had supported for the establishment of Bilai and Bhokora steel plants.

·         India has taken major support from Russia to improve its industries and technology.

·         Russia has extended its support to India’s quest for a permanent seat in the UN security council.

Class 10 Social Science India’s Relationship with Other Countries Additional Questions and Answers

Complete The Following Blanks With Suitable Answers

Question 1.
India and …………… singed an agreement between India and Pakistan.
Answer:
USSR

Question 2.
The relationship between …………….. and ………….. have found a few major shifts ever since 1947.
Answer:
India, USA

Question 3.
War broke between India and China in …………….
Answer:
1962

Question 4.
Tibet is under the leadership of ……………
Answer:
China.

Question 5.
At present, there are ………… sovereign countries in the world.
Answer:
198.

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
The silk trade between China and India is discussed in Kautilya’s
a. Astanga Sangraha
b. Charaka Samhita
c. Indica
d. Arthashasthra
Answer:
d. Arthashasthra

Question 2.
Shimla agreement signed between
a. India and Pakistan
b. India and Nepal
c. India and China
d. India and Srilanka
Answer:
a. India and Pakistan

Question 3.
An agreement of 20 years for peace and cooperation signed between
a. India and Russia in 1971
b. India and USA in 1971
c. India and Srilanka in 1971
d. India and Pakistan in 1971
Answer:
a. India and Russia in 1971

Question 4.
Both India and USA have shared interest in controlling
a. Terrorism
b. Corruption
c. Smuggling
d. Discrimination
Answer:
a. Terrorism

Two Mark Questions

Question 1.
What is the role of our constitution in foreign policy
Answer:

·         In the fourth part of out constitution under article 51 international peace and co-existence is explained.

·         It is discussed under directive principles of the state.

·         India strives to have cordial relationships with other countries as per the directions of the constitution.

Question 2.
Which are the similarities between Pakistan and India?
Answer:

·         Both share common cultural and economic ties and the mutual exchanges in both fields have continued.

·         The mutual trade relationships have continued ever since independence.

·         Similarly, both have responded to each other’s needs during an emergency and natural calamities.

FILL IN THE BLANKS.
1. India is in__________ continent.
(Asia)
2. The steel plants of Bhilai & Bokaro are assisted by ________ country.
(Russia)
Answer the following questions.
1. Why there should be good relationship with neighbours?
1. To maintain BORDER SECURITY.
2. For better FOREIGN TRADE.
3. For ECONOMIC GAIN of the country
4. To maintain the REPUTATION OF COUNTRY
5. To maintain permanent DIPLOMATIC CHANNEL
6. To make SELF-DECISION on internal & external issues
2. What are the reasons for tension between India & Pakistan?
1. MILITARY DICTATORSHIP of Pakistan.
2. Pakistan’s POLITICAL INSTABILITY.
3. Pakistan WAGED WARS on India.
4. The PROBLEM OF KASHMIR.
5. Issue of TERRORISM.
6. BORDER issues.
3. Why relationship between India & China has been strained in these days?
1. China has ANNEXED TIBET against Indian will.
2. INVASION OF INDIA by China.
3. China is claiming ARUNACHAL PRADESH.
4. SPREAD OF NAXALISM in India.
5. Problem of LINE OF ACTUAL CONTROL (L.A.C)
6. Chinese military encroachmenton Indian border
7. China’s NUCLEAR THREAT.

8. Challenges of FOREIGN TRADE.
4. Explain how the relationship between India & USA as democratic nations.
1. It financially helped our FIVE YEAR PLAN.
2. It helped us during INDO-CHINA WAR.
3. We have a common concern for CURBING TERRORISM.
4. Good FOREIGN TRADE relations.
5. Good relationship in SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
6. Good relationship in the field of SPACE AND EDUCATION.
7. Common interest in strengthening the UNITED NATIONS.
8. Common interest in WORLD PEACE.

5. Explain India’s relationship with russia.
1. Russia CONDEMNED CHINA’S AGGRESSION.
2. Russia supported India during the LIBERATION OF GOA.
3. It mediates the TASHKENT AGREEMENT.
4. Both countries entered into 20 YEARS TREATY.

5. It assisted India to have STEEL PLANTS AT BHILAI AND BOKORO.
6. It gave aid for the growth of INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE.
7. It arguing SECURITY COUNCIL’S PERMANENT SEAT for India.
8. FIVE YEAR PLANS have been borrowed from Russia.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING MATERIALS FOR HIGH SCORING..!!
1. Our present day world is called ________
(A Family of Nations)
2. In 7 continents, there are about ________ sovereign states.
(198)
3. How do you say, India is a sovereign nation?
Because, INDIA IS SUPREME in both internal & external affairs.
4. Which incident led to the formation of Pakistan?
Partition of India in 1947
5. In which years, Pakistan waged war against India?
1947-48, 1965, 1971 and 1999
6. What is the 1999 war between India and Pakistan called?
(Kargil War)
7. How much land of Kashmir is yet to be liberated from Pakistan?
(one-third of the land area)
8. Chinese Communist Government was formed in ________
(In October 1949)

9. Which was the first country to recognize Chinese Communist Government?
(India)
10. What are the principles that India has adopted to develop good relations with China?
1. Panchsheel principle
2. 'Hindi-Chinee Bhayi-Bhayi'
11. Which country was annexed by China against Indian will?
(TIBET)
12. In which year did China invade India?
(1962)
13. Which Indian state is claiming by China?
(ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
14. Between India and China border line, we have only ______
(LINE OF ACTUAL CONTROL – L.A.C)
15. Which are the two largest countries with the largest democracies in the world?
(INDIA AND USA)
16. What was the policy followed by India when the world saw political polarization? 

(NON-ALIGNMENT MOVEMENT)
17. What was India's move during the period of entire BI-POLAR WORLD?
1. India followed NON-ALIGNMENT POLICY
2. We maintained an EQUAL DISTANCE from America& Russia.
18. Which are the current political parties of America?
1. Republican Party   
2. The Democratic Party.
19. The year of Goa Liberation _________
(1961)
20. Which country supported India during the liberation of Goa?
(RUSSIA)
21. Year of Tashkent Agreement _________
(1966)

22. Between which two countries the Tashkent Agreement was signed?
(INDIA AND PAKISTAN)
23. Who mediated Tashkent Agreement?
(RUSSIA)
24. In which year did India and Russia enter the 20 years Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation?
(IN 1971)
25. Which two STEEL PLANTS started by India with the help of Russia?
(BHILAI AND BHOKARO)
26. Which country is supporting Indian claim for permanent seat the Security Council of UNO?
(RUSSIA)