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Considering your 80/20 ratio to be true - this is the analysis.ITBP is a paramilitary police force.
What is the major change in Indian armed forces deployment ratio comparison between Pakistan and China. 80% against Pakistan and 20% against China.
There is something called the available width for deployment. For example if you designate an Army of 200000 men to defend a pass, at a time only around 2 regiments will be in use or deployed. The rest will have to remain in reserve. Besides there are supply issues.
Against China the mountainous terrain makes sure that limited forces are kept. Both in Sikkim and the North East the logistical and width is lacking. So fewer troops are required to defend them. Also the depth is present(with paramilitary), ravines, ranges, streams, glaciers etc. Also the threat perception is limited.
Facing Pakistan however is an entirely different scenario. Pakistan is considered unstable or volatile. Also the width is there to deploy troops(on both sides). There are no logistical constraints either. Plus there is a terror threat and requirement to keep the border sealed.