Multiple choice

The Shimla Pact between India and Pakistan stood for the

  1. resolution of dispute relating to Rann of Kachch

  2. final resolution of Jammu and Kashmir problem

  3. abstaining from first use of nuclear weapons

  4. bilateral settlement of disputes
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Shimla Pact (1972) established that India and Pakistan would resolve their disputes through bilateral negotiations without third-party intervention. This principle rejected the UN's mediatory role in Kashmir and other conflicts, emphasizing direct dialogue between the two nations. Options A and C are unrelated to the pact, while B is incorrect as the Kashmir issue remains unresolved.

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