Why did India and Pakistan fight a war in December 1971?

To liberate East Pakistan

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To annex Kashmir

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To liberate Pakistan

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To annex Tibet

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Solution

The correct option is A To liberate East Pakistan
India and Pakistan did fight wars for Kashmir, but never for Tibet or to liberate Pakistan. In December 1971, a full-scale war between India and Pakistan broke out to liberate East Pakistan, now known as Bangladesh.

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