Kashmir Issue and Foreign Relations
Which statement correctly explains Simla Agreement?
- A. The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, a Cold War-era military alliance of which Pakistan was a member from 1954 until its withdrawal in the 1970s
- B. A 1972 agreement between Pakistan and India, signed after the 1971 war, that established the Line of Control ✓
- C. A glacier region in the eastern Karakoram range, often described as one of the highest militarized zones in the world
- D. A structured bilateral dialogue process between Pakistan and India, initiated in the late 1990s, covering multiple issues including Kashmir
Correct answer
B. A 1972 agreement between Pakistan and India, signed after the 1971 war, that established the Line of Control
Explanation
'Simla Agreement' refers to a 1972 agreement between Pakistan and India, signed after the 1971 war, that established the Line of Control.