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Part of: Himachal Pradesh Gk set 12

Shimla Agreement, was signed between ..... and ..... on 2 July 1972 in Shimla, the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Category: Himachal Pradesh Gk

Hint: Consider the historical context of the 1971 war.

Correct Answer: B) India and Pakistan.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, CLAT

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:
  • Simla Declaration: The two countries agreed to resolve all issues through peaceful means and to respect each other's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence.
  • Principles of the United Nations Charter: Both countries agreed to abide by the principles of the United Nations Charter.
  • Return of Prisoners of War: The agreement provided for the return of all prisoners of war and civilian internees to their respective countries.
  • Withdrawal of Forces: Both countries agreed to withdraw their forces to the positions held prior to the outbreak of hostilities on July 1, 1971.
  • Resolution of Disputes: The agreement stated that the two countries would resolve all disputes through peaceful means and bilateral negotiations.
    • Option Analysis:
    • Option A: This option is incorrect. The Shimla Agreement was not signed between India and Bangladesh. Bangladesh was not a party to the agreement, although the 1971 war that preceded the agreement involved India and Pakistan, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.
    • Option B: This option is correct. The Shimla Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan on July 2, 1972, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The agreement was aimed at resolving the issues arising from the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War and establishing a framework for peaceful relations between the two countries.
    • Option C: This option is incorrect. The Shimla Agreement was not signed between India and Indonesia. Indonesia was not involved in the 1971 war and did not have a significant bilateral agreement with India in 1972.
    • Option D: This option is incorrect. The Shimla Agreement was not signed between India and Malaysia. Malaysia was not involved in the 1971 war and did not have a significant bilateral agreement with India in 1972.

    Mnemonic: S-H-I-M-A-L-A: South Asia, Hostilities, India, Military, Agreement, Lahore

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