Question

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The conflict of 1962, in which India suffered military reverses, had long-term implications for India-China relations. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were downgraded until 1976. Thereafter, relations between the two countries began to improve slowly. After the change in China's political leadership from the mid to late 1970s, China's policy became more pragmatic and less ideological. So it was prepared to, put off the settlement of contentious issues while improving relations with India. A series of talks to resolve the border issue were also initiated in 1981.

When did the relations between India and China begin to improve?

Options

• Late 1962

• mid-1960

• the mid to late 1970s

• From 1976

Answer 1

From the mid to late 1970s.