Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

The Shimla agreement that was signed on 3 July 1972 was signed between which two leaders?

Options:

India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistan's President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Mohammad Ayub Khan.

India's prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistan's President Ayub Khan.

Foreign Minister of India and Soviet delegate.

Correct Answer:

India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistan's President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Explanation:

The Shimla agreement that was signed on 3 July 1972 was signed between India's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistan's President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Mohammad Ayub Khan signed the Indus Waters Treaty in September 1960.
Tashkent Agreement, (Jan. 10, 1966), accord signed by India's prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri (who died the next day) and Pakistan's president Ayub Khan, ending the 17-day war between Pakistan and India of August–September 1965.
Swaran Singh and Gromyko signed the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation on behalf of their countries