There is a growing tension on the India-China border in the eastern sector with media reports of incursions by the Chinese military into the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC). In this context, which of the following Indian response(s) is/are the most likely?
- 1. India lodges a diplomatic protest with the Chinese embassy.
- 2. India utilizes the framework of the India-China border talks and the “special representatives” forum to address these issues.
- 3. India strengthens troop presence in the border.
- 4. India lodges a complaint against China at the UN.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2
4 only
2 and 3
3 only
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UPSC CAPF – 2011
– India and China have established frameworks, such as the Special Representatives (SR) talks and various border mechanisms (Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs – WMCC), to discuss and resolve border issues peacefully (2).
– Lodging a diplomatic protest (1) is also a very likely initial step, often accompanying or preceding other actions.
– Lodging a complaint against China at the UN (4) is highly unlikely for a bilateral border dispute between two large nations with established bilateral mechanisms; it would be seen as an escalation and is impractical given China’s veto power in the Security Council.