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Q1medium

Consider the following statements about the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China: 1. The LAC was formally established through the 1993 Agreement on Maintenance of Peace and Tranquility 2. The total length of LAC is greater than the combined length of India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh 3. The McMahon Line forms the entire eastern sector of the LAC 4. Buffer zones along the LAC involve permanent territorial concessions by both sides Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2easy

The Galwan Valley, which was in news due to India-China border tensions, is located in which of the following regions?

Q3medium

Which of the following agreements between India and China specifically deals with confidence-building measures in the military field along the LAC?

Q4hard

Consider the following pairs: Disputed Area - Sector of LAC 1. Aksai Chin - Western Sector 2. Tawang - Eastern Sector 3. Barahoti - Middle Sector 4. Depsang Plains - Eastern Sector Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q5medium

The term 'perception differences' in the context of LAC refers to: