What region has historically been a major source of tension between India and China due to administrative control and claims of independence?
1) The Valley of Kashmir
2) The Himalayan Foothills
3) The Tibetan Plateau
4) The Kachachatheevu Island

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

3

The historical tensions between India and China have been significantly influenced by the central Asian region known as Tibet. Over time, Tibet has witnessed periods of China asserting administrative control as well as asserting its own independence. In 1950, China took direct control over Tibet, a move that was met with resistance from substantial portions of the Tibetan population. India, in an attempt to advocate for Tibet's independence, engaged with China in negotiations. A significant agreement in this context was the Panchsheel agreement of 1954, which included clauses about the mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty. As a result of this agreement, India acknowledged China's claims over Tibet.