The US military forces are exiting Afghanistan in 201 2. In this situation, which among the following is/are the most feasible options for India to ensure that there is no take-over of the Afghan government by the Taliban and the country remains stable ? 1. India should send in its military to Afghanistan. 2. India and Pakistan should sign a joint framework of cooperation to monitor the Taliban in Afghanistan. 3. India should continue to build roads and schools in Afghanistan. 4. India should train the Afghan armed forces. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

In the context of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, India's strategy focused on soft power and capacity building rather than direct military intervention. India has consistently avoided sending troops to Afghanistan, viewing it as a 'test case' for its role as a regional security provider through non-combat means [t4]. Instead, India's policy emphasized infrastructure development, such as building roads and schools, to promote a stable democratic order and counter Pakistani influence [t2]. Furthermore, India engaged in training the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) to enhance the local government's ability to maintain stability [t4]. A joint framework with Pakistan (Option 2) was historically unfeasible due to deep-seated mistrust and Pakistan's use of the Taliban as strategic proxies [t2][t3]. Therefore, continuing developmental aid and training Afghan forces (3 and 4) were the most feasible strategic options for New Delhi.