Question Q.13GS2GS1
Analyse the circumstances that led to Simla Agreement in 1972. Discuss the significance of the agreement.
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4Surrounding of East Pakistan by Indian armed forces from all 4 sides. 5) Emergence of Pakistan-USA-China axis and suspension of USA food grain program for India. Significance of Agreement: 1) Pakistan recognised independence of Bangladesh. 2) Suspension of military hostilities by both sides. 3) official recognition of the LOC ceasefire urine of 1947.
4Diplomatic win for India- led to good relations with Bangladesh; highest trading partner is South Asia. 5) Opening up of cooperation, trade between India-Pakistan: as Kartarpur corridor etc. 1972 Simla agreement signed during the tenure of PM Indira Gandhi immensely boosted her image as PM and garnered support among the citizen leaders leading her to win the elections.
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- Identifies international pressure (Pakistan-USA-China axis)
- Mentions military outcomes
- Lists concrete significance points
Topper
Ritu Goyal
AIR 223
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
India-Pakistan Relations
Simla Agreement 1972
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113
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