Question

The Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan was signed in:

• A. \(1965\)
• B. \(1971\)
• C. \(1972\)
• D. \(1974\)

Hint:

\[ 1971 \rightarrow \text{India-Pakistan War} \] \[ 1972 \rightarrow \text{Shimla Agreement} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The: \[ \text{Shimla Agreement} \] was signed between:

• Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India
• President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan

after the: \[ 1971\ \text{India-Pakistan War} \] The agreement was signed on: \[ 2^\text{nd}\ \text{July, 1972} \] Its major objectives were:

• Peaceful settlement of disputes
• Respect for the Line of Control (LoC)
• Improvement of bilateral relations

Option analysis:

• Option (A): Incorrect
• Option (B): Incorrect
• Option (C): Correct
• Option (D): Incorrect

Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}} \]