In which of the following years was India and Pakistan involved in a major conflict?

A) 1947-48
B) 1962
C) 1965
D) 1971
E) 1974
F) 1999

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

B and E

The correct answer is Option 3 - B and E

In 1962 India faced a war with China. Also, India first tested a nuclear device in 1974. In both these years, India did not face a war with Pakistan.

India has faced traditional (military) and non-traditional threats to its security that have emerged from within as well as outside its borders. Its security strategy has four broad components, which have been used in a varying combination from time to time. The first component was strengthening its military capabilities because India has been involved in conflicts with its neighbours — Pakistan in 1947–48, 1965, 1971 and 1999; and China in 1962. Since it is surrounded by nuclear-armed countries in the South Asian region, India’s decision to conduct nuclear tests in 1998 was justified by the Indian government in terms of safeguarding national security. India first tested a nuclear device in 1974.