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Q314. Consider the following statements regarding the relations between India and Pakistan: (2003) 1. During Shimla Agreement, Indira Gandhi ,and Zulfikar Bhutto agreed to maintain the sanctity of LOC 2. Lahore summit took place in the year 1997 3. Islamabad summit was held between Rajiv Gandhi and Nawaz Sharif Which of these statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the relations between India and Pakistan: (2003)

  1. During Shimla Agreement, Indira Gandhi ,and Zulfikar Bhutto agreed to maintain the sanctity of LOC
  2. Lahore summit took place in the year 1997
  3. Islamabad summit was held between Rajiv Gandhi and Nawaz Sharif Which of these statements is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2003 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Only 1

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

• Statement 1 is correct: The Simla Agreement was signed on 2 July 1972 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, agreeing to respect the Line of Control (LoC) resulting from the ceasefire of December 17, 1971. • Statement 2 is incorrect: The Lahore Summit took place in February 1999 (between Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Nawaz Sharif), not 1997. • Statement 3 is incorrect: The Islamabad SAARC Summit meeting in 1988/1989 took place between Rajiv Gandhi and Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, not Nawaz Sharif.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

The Lahore Declaration is famously associated with Vajpayee's bus diplomacy in 1999, which immediately makes statement 2 incorrect.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q314)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Only 1

Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q314

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 314 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (D): "Only 1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

The Lahore Declaration is famously associated with Vajpayee's bus diplomacy in 1999, which immediately makes statement 2 incorrect.

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