{"id":89478,"date":"2025-06-01T10:05:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=89478"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:05:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:05:23","slug":"the-us-military-forces-are-exiting-afghanistan-in-2012-in-this-situat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-us-military-forces-are-exiting-afghanistan-in-2012-in-this-situat\/","title":{"rendered":"The US military forces are exiting Afghanistan in 2012. In this situat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The US military forces are exiting Afghanistan in 2012. In this situation, which among the following is\/are the most feasible options for India to ensure that there is no take-over of the Afghan government by the Taliban and the country remains stable?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. India should send in its military to Afghanistan.<\/li>\n<li>2. India and Pakistan should sign a joint framework of cooperation to monitor the Taliban in Afghanistan.<\/li>\n<li>3. India should continue to build roads and schools in Afghanistan.<\/li>\n<li>4. India should train the Afghan armed forces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;4 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; option3=&#8221;2 and 4&#8243; option4=&#8221;3 and 4&#8243; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2011<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2011\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe most feasible options for India to contribute to stability in Afghanistan and prevent a complete Taliban takeover after the US military exit in 2012 were to continue its development assistance and capacity building efforts.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nSending military forces (Option 1) is highly unlikely and politically fraught for India in Afghanistan. A joint framework with Pakistan (Option 2) is also improbable given the historical complexities of India-Pakistan relations and Pakistan&#8217;s differing strategic interests and historical ties to the Taliban. Continuing development aid like building infrastructure (Option 3) is a key part of India&#8217;s soft power strategy in Afghanistan, fostering goodwill and contributing to stability. Training Afghan armed forces (Option 4) is a direct way to enhance the Afghan government&#8217;s ability to provide security and resist militant groups.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nIndia has historically focused on humanitarian aid, infrastructure development, and capacity building in Afghanistan rather than military involvement. This approach aims to strengthen the Afghan state and its institutions. By 2012, India had already undertaken significant projects like building the Zaranj-Delaram highway, the Afghan Parliament building, and the Salma Dam (India-Afghanistan Friendship Dam), alongside training Afghan personnel in various fields, including security forces. These efforts were seen as consistent with India&#8217;s policy of supporting the Afghan government and people without direct military intervention.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US military forces are exiting Afghanistan in 2012. In this situation, which among the following is\/are the most feasible options for India to ensure that there is no take-over of the Afghan government by the Taliban and the country remains stable? 1. India should send in its military to Afghanistan. 2. India and Pakistan &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"The US military forces are exiting Afghanistan in 2012. 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