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BHAVIKA CHOPRAAIR 25· 2025

Question Q.4GS1GS2

Analyze the circumstances that led to the Shimla Agreement in 1972. Discuss the highlights of the agreement.

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Introduction

The Shimla agreement was signed by India Gandhi and Zulfikar Bhutto after the 1971 war for liberation of Bangladesh

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Main Body

The Shimla agreement was signed by India Gandhi and Zulfikar Bhutto after the 1971 war for liberation of Bangladesh.

Circumstances:

(I) Prisoners of war in India—strategic burden

(II) Establishment of Bangladesh

(III) Birazgir Bhutto surrender—gave to voters—concession by India Gandhi

Main highlights:

(I) Mutual consent for arbitrations in bilateral disputes

(II) Line of control established

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Diagram

Flow chart showing circumstances leading to Shimla Agreement with three branches: Prisoners of war in India, Establishment of Bangladesh, and Birazgir Bhutto surrender. Main highlights section shows: Mutual consent for arbitrations in bilateral disputes and Line of control established

  • Identifies key circumstances
  • Mentions main provisions
  • Concise structure

Topper

BHAVIKA CHOPRA

AIR 252025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Pakistan Relations and 1971 War

Shimla Agreement 1972

Writing Stats

74

Total words

8

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