Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

The Tashkent Agreement was signed between:
(1) Indira Gandhi and Ayub Khan
(2) Lal Bahadur Shastri and Ayub Khan
(3) Lal Bahadur Shastri and Z.A. Bhutto
(4) Indira Gandhi and Z.A. Bhutto

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

In January 1966, Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistan’s General Ayub Khan formalized an agreement known as the Tashkent Agreement, which had been facilitated by the Soviet Union. It aimed to end the 17-day war between Pakistan and India of August–September 1965.