With reference to Nehru-Liaquat Pact, consider the following statements:1.It is also known as Delhi Pact.2.Under the terms of the pact, a mutual understanding was reached towards the development of atomic arsenals and to avoid accidental and unauthorised operational use of nuclear weapons.3.Both countries, under the agreement, agreed not to violate the rules of the pact and to make all efforts to reinforce it. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to Nehru-Liaquat Pact, consider the following statements:
1.It is also known as Delhi Pact.
2.Under the terms of the pact, a mutual understanding was reached towards the development of atomic arsenals and to avoid accidental and unauthorised operational use of nuclear weapons.
3.Both countries, under the agreement, agreed not to violate the rules of the pact and to make all efforts to reinforce it.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Nehru-Liaquat Pact is also known as the Delhi Pact. Under the agreement, both countries agreed not to violate the rules of the pact and to make all efforts to reinforce it.

Statement 2 is incorrect. It was a bilateral agreement signed between India and Pakistan in order to provide a framework for the treatment of minorities in the two countries.

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