Question Q.13Analyse the circumstances that led to Simla Agreement in 1972. Discuss the significance of the agreement.GS1GS1
Analyse the circumstances that led to Simla Agreement in 1972. Discuss the significance of the agreement.
Introduction
The Simla Agreement 1972 was signed as an aftermath of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 which showed the geopolitics and future of the Indian subcontinent.
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Main Body
Circumstances that led to Simla Agreement 1972
1The war of 1971 between India and Pakistan.
2Losses in terms of personnel on both the sides.
3Economic losses that affected the economy & trade
4Instability that emerged due to war situation
5Prisoners of war issue was unsettled before agreement
6Threat of insurgency due to kinetic situation on borders
7Define new relationships for India, Pakistan and the newly formed Bangladesh.
8De-es calculate from both sides
9Oppression of Bengalis by Pakistan
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Answer continues on next page
- Clear enumeration of circumstances
- Mentions key strategic concerns
- Good connection to post-war context
Topper
Rishabh Sharma
AIR 116
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Post-independence Consolidation
Simla Agreement and Indo-Pakistan relations
Writing Stats
112
Total words
2
Paragraphs
formal, analytical
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