In which year was the Simla Pact between India and Pakistan signed?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1972.
The Simla Pact, officially known as the Simla Agreement, was signed between India and Pakistan in 1972. Specifically, it was signed on July 2, 1972, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The agreement followed the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. It aimed to normalize relations between the two countries and establish a framework for peaceful resolution of disputes through bilateral means.