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Simla Agreement & Pakistan-India Relations MCQs with Answer

The Simla Agreement was signed between which two leaders?
a) Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Benazir Bhutto
c) Rajiv Gandhi and Nawaz Sharif
d) Narendra Modi and Imran Khan

Answer
a) Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

In which year was the Simla Agreement signed?
a) 1965
b) 1971
c) 1972
d) 1974

Answer
c) 1972

The Simla Agreement was signed after which war?
a) Indo-Pak War 1948
b) Indo-Pak War 1965
c) Indo-Pak War 1971
d) Kargil Conflict 1999

Answer
c) Indo-Pak War 1971

Where was the Simla Agreement signed?
a) Lahore
b) Islamabad
c) New Delhi
d) Simla

Answer
d) Simla

What was the main objective of the Simla Agreement?
a) To resolve the Kashmir issue
b) To restore diplomatic relations between Pakistan and India
c) To maintain peace and avoid conflict in South Asia
d) To strengthen military cooperation

Answer
c) To maintain peace and avoid conflict in South Asia

According to the Simla Agreement, how were Pakistan and India supposed to resolve disputes?
a) Through mediation by the United Nations
b) Through direct bilateral negotiations
c) By involving the United States
d) By seeking assistance from the European Union

Answer
b) Through direct bilateral negotiations

As per the Simla Agreement, both nations agreed to respect which principle?
a) Non-interference in each other’s internal affairs
b) Formation of a joint military force
c) Permanent resolution of the Kashmir issue
d) Free trade between both countries

Answer
a) Non-interference in each other’s internal affairs

Which region was the focus of the Simla Agreement?
a) Punjab
b) Kashmir
c) Balochistan
d) Rajasthan

Answer
b) Kashmir

As per the Simla Agreement, what was the status of the Line of Control (LoC)?
a) It was to be dissolved
b) It was to remain as it was after the 1971 war
c) It was to be changed into an international border
d) It was to be controlled by the United Nations

Answer
b) It was to remain as it was after the 1971 war

Which Indian Prime Minister signed the Simla Agreement?
a) Rajiv Gandhi
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Narendra Modi
d) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer
b) Indira Gandhi

Which Pakistani Prime Minister signed the Simla Agreement?
a) Nawaz Sharif
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
c) Benazir Bhutto
d) Ayub Khan

Answer
b) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

Which major war prisoner issue was resolved by the Simla Agreement?
a) Release of Indian soldiers captured in the 1965 war
b) Return of Pakistani prisoners from Afghanistan
c) Release of Pakistani POWs from the 1971 war
d) Extradition of criminals between both nations

Answer
c) Release of Pakistani POWs from the 1971 war

What was a key diplomatic impact of the Simla Agreement?
a) Strengthened Pakistan-China ties
b) Reduced tensions between India and Pakistan
c) Led to the creation of Bangladesh
d) Introduced economic sanctions against Pakistan

Answer
b) Reduced tensions between India and Pakistan

What was India’s main demand in the Simla Agreement negotiations?
a) Permanent peace with Pakistan
b) Withdrawal of Pakistani forces from Kashmir
c) Recognition of the Line of Control (LoC)
d) Economic cooperation with Pakistan

Answer
c) Recognition of the Line of Control (LoC)

Which agreement preceded the Simla Agreement in Indo-Pak relations?
a) Lahore Declaration
b) Tashkent Agreement
c) Agra Summit
d) Kargil Agreement

Answer
b) Tashkent Agreement

What was one of the criticisms of the Simla Agreement?
a) It permanently resolved the Kashmir issue
b) It favored Pakistan more than India
c) It failed to prevent future conflicts
d) It led to economic decline in India

Answer
c) It failed to prevent future conflicts

Which country played a role in facilitating the Simla Agreement?
a) USA
b) China
c) USSR
d) Saudi Arabia

Answer
c) USSR

What was the primary mechanism for dispute resolution under the Simla Agreement?
a) Third-party arbitration
b) Bilateral negotiations
c) United Nations mediation
d) Military confrontation

Answer
b) Bilateral negotiations

What was a long-term consequence of the Simla Agreement?
a) Permanent peace between India and Pakistan
b) Increased trade relations
c) Ongoing tensions over Kashmir
d) Creation of a joint defense force

Answer
c) Ongoing tensions over Kashmir

Which major conflict occurred between India and Pakistan after the Simla Agreement?
a) 1999 Kargil Conflict
b) 1984 Siachen Conflict
c) 2001 Parliament Attack Conflict
d) 2019 Pulwama Attack

Answer
b) 1984 Siachen Conflict

Which article in the Simla Agreement emphasizes peaceful settlement of disputes?
a) Article 1
b) Article 2
c) Article 4
d) Article 6

Answer
c) Article 4

How did the Simla Agreement impact Indo-Pak relations in the short term?
a) It led to immediate peace and stability
b) It resulted in another war
c) It improved economic ties significantly
d) It allowed the USA to mediate between the two countries

Answer
a) It led to immediate peace and stability

Which event in 1999 violated the principles of the Simla Agreement?
a) Lahore Declaration
b) Kargil Conflict
c) Agra Summit
d) Mumbai Attacks

Answer
b) Kargil Conflict

Which international body welcomed the Simla Agreement?
a) NATO
b) United Nations
c) SAARC
d) OIC

Answer
b) United Nations

What was a major Pakistani concession in the Simla Agreement?
a) Recognition of the LoC
b) Permanent ceasefire with India
c) Reduction of military presence in Kashmir
d) Allowing Indian troops to stay in East Pakistan

Answer
a) Recognition of the LoC

How did the Simla Agreement affect military relations between India and Pakistan?
a) It led to arms reduction
b) It prevented future conflicts
c) It reduced military presence at the LoC
d) It failed to prevent future conflicts

Answer
d) It failed to prevent future conflicts

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