Question

Which country was created after the 1971 war between India and Pakistan?
A. Bangladesh
B. Balochistan
C. Nepal
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint:
The 1971 war is referred to as the shortest war in history.

It lasted for 13 days from 3rd December to 16th December held in India and Pakistan eastern and western borders.

India captured about 15,010 square kilometer of land.

Complete answer:
Option A, ‘Bangladesh’ was formed as the result of the war between India and Pakistan in the year 1971. The war was started by Pakistan when they launched air strikes on 11 Indian airbases to which India responded by capturing 15,010 kilometers of Pakistan territory. This war led the then General AAK Niazi to sign the Instrument of Surrender making the formation of East Pakistan to a new nation Bangladesh. The Indian Army made down 93,000 Pakistani prisoners and gave freedom to around 75 million people of Bangladesh. After signing the Shimla Agreement on 2nd August 1972 India released all the 93,000 prisoners. So, it is the correct answer.

Option B, ‘Balochistan’ was an independent country formed in the year 1410 until British attacked it in the year 1839 and divided it into three parts, i.e. Northern Balochistan, Western Balochistan and Eastern Baluchistan which is now part of Pakistan. In the year 1948 on 27th March the state had to join Pakistan. Thus, it is an incorrect answer.

Option C, ‘Nepal’ was founded by King Prithvi Narayan Shah who was from Rajput origin in Gorkhali monarch in medieval India in the year 1768. Thus, it is also an incorrect answer.

Option D is an invalid option.

Therefore the correct answer is A

Note
In the 1971 Indo-Pak war, India won over Pakistan with a total strength of armed forces of 8,25,000 to 8,60,000 against Pakistan soldiers of strength 3,50,000 to 3,65,000.
The war led to the fall of Dhaka in Bangladesh.
The prominent leaders of the war were – V.V. Giri, Indira Gandhi, Swaran Singh and Jagjivan Ram from India.