Question

What was the motive behind signing the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation in 1971?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> USSR wanted to provide arms to India.
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> It was an investment plan on the education sector in India by the USSR.
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> It was a nuclear deal signed between India and the USSR.
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The treaty emphasised on maintaining global peace.

Answer 1

The correct option is D <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The treaty emphasised on maintaining global peace.

In 1971, India and the Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation, applicable for a period of 20 years. It emphasised on maintaining global peace and security.