12th Class Political Science Solved Paper - Political Science-2015 Outside Delhi Set-I

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    Explain the circumstances that forced the Tibetans to leave China. Highlight India's role in helping the Tibetan refugees.

    Answer:

    (i) China annexed Tibet in 1950 and started the suppression of Tibetans.
    (ii) The large section of the Tibetan population opposed this takeover. So, in 1958, there was armed uprising in Tibet against China?s occupation. This was suppressed by the Chinese forces.
                Under these circumstances, a large number of Tibetans sought refuge in India and any many other countries or the world also.
    (i) Many political leaders and parties in India supported the cause of Tibet?s independence.
    (ii) Many places like Delhi and Dharmshala became the largest refugee settlements of Tibetan refugees.
    (iii) The Government of India as well as many state governments extended help to resettle the Tibetan refugees.


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