Question

Consider the following statements regarding historical India-China relations:

• India was one of the first non-communist countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.
• The boundary dispute between India and China primarily revolves around Aksai Chin in the western sector and NEFA in the eastern sector.

• A. Only Statement I is correct
• B. Only Statement II is correct
• C. Both Statements I and II are correct
• D. Neither Statement I nor II is correct

Hint:

Remember:

• India recognized PRC in: \[ 1950 \]
• Main disputed regions:
  • Aksai Chin $\rightarrow$ Western sector
  • NEFA/Arunachal Pradesh $\rightarrow$ Eastern sector
• Major conflict: \[ 1962 \text{ India-China War} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: India-China relations have been shaped by diplomatic cooperation as well as territorial disputes since the mid-20th century.

Step 1: Examine Statement I. India recognized the: \[ \text{People's Republic of China (PRC)} \] soon after its establishment in: \[ 1949 \] India was among the first non-communist nations to establish diplomatic relations with China. Therefore, \[ \text{Statement I is correct.} \]

Step 2: Examine Statement II. The India-China border dispute mainly involves:

• Aksai Chin in the western sector
• NEFA (now Arunachal Pradesh) in the eastern sector

These regions were central to the: \[ 1962 \text{ India-China War} \] Therefore, \[ \text{Statement II is also correct.} \] Hence, both statements are correct. \[ \boxed{\text{Both Statements I and II are correct}} \]