Question

Q. Consider the following statements related to the Kalapani border dispute between India and Nepal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The 1816 Treaty of Sugauli, signed between British India and Nepal, defined river Mahakali as the western border of Nepal. River Mahakali has several tributaries, all of which merge at Kalapani.
• Statement 2 is correct: Strategically, the Lipulekh pass in Kalapani serves as an important vantage point for India to keep an eye on Chinese movements. The bone of contention i.e. Kalapani-Limpiadora-Lipulekh trijunction between Nepal-India and China (Tibet) has cultural significance also due to the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage.