The 1971 war fought between India and Pakistan resulted in the separation of East- Pakistan, which came to be known as ____.
A
Bangladesh
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B
Myanmar
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C
Nepal
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D
Bhutan
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Solution
The correct option is A Bangladesh The 1971 war resulted in the separation of East- Pakistan. The new nation came to be known as Bangladesh. This led to the Shimla Agreement in 1972. Indira Gandhi, the PM of India and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the President of Pakistan signed this agreement.