Geography Optional Paper II – Page 14
Strategic Regions & Border Disputes
1. Meaning of Strategic Regions
Strategic regions are areas of high political, military, economic, or geopolitical importance due to their location, resources, or connectivity.
2. Factors Making a Region Strategic
- Geographical location
- Control over trade routes
- Natural resources
- Military significance
- Political influence
3. Major Strategic Regions of India
- Himalayan Border Region
- North-East India
- Kashmir Region
- Indian Ocean Region
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
4. India–China Border Dispute
- Aksai Chin region
- Arunachal Pradesh (South Tibet claim)
- Line of Actual Control (LAC)
- Doklam and Eastern Ladakh tensions
5. India–Pakistan Border Issues
- Line of Control (LOC)
- International Boundary (IB)
- Siachen Glacier
- Cross-border terrorism
6. India–Bangladesh Boundary Resolution
- Land Boundary Agreement (2015)
- Exchange of enclaves
- Improved border management
7. Maritime Boundaries & Strategic Seas
- Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- Indian Ocean sea lanes
- Straits of Malacca importance
8. Border Disputes & Internal Security
- Migration issues
- Smuggling and illegal trade
- Insurgency support zones
9. Previous Year Question (Model)
“Discuss the strategic importance of the Himalayan region in India’s geopolitical framework.”
10. Answer Writing Tips
- Use clear maps for border regions
- Link disputes with geopolitics
- Add current developments
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