In the context of India and Pakistan tension what does restoring normal relation mean?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Encouraging cultural exchanges and movement of citizens by both the countries
Option (1) Discouraging economic cooperation by both countries. — Incorrect. Normal relations mean that economic cooperation would be encouraged, not discouraged.
Option (2) No government to government talk — Incorrect. Restoring relations needs talks; there have been many efforts by both governments to restore normal relations.
Option (3) Encouraging cultural exchanges and movement of citizens by both the countries — Correct. Restoring normal relations means that cultural exchanges, movement of citizens and economic cooperation would be encouraged by both countries.
Option (4) The state borders to be merged — Incorrect. India and Pakistan remain two separate countries; normal relations do not merge their borders.
NCERT (2025-26): “Shifting alliances in world politics … At the same time, Indo-Pakistan relations have witnessed many new developments during this period. While Kashmir continues to be the main issue between the two countries, there have been many efforts to restore normal relations. This means that cultural exchanges, movement of citizens and economic cooperation would be encouraged by both countries.…” |