Correct option is A
The correct matching of these events with the Indian leaders in power at the time is as follows:
· (A) Doklam Confrontation – (III) Narendra Modi: The Doklam standoff between India and China occurred in 2017, during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
· (B) Bangladesh War – (IV) Indira Gandhi: The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh, took place under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
· (C) Kargil War – (I) Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Kargil War between India and Pakistan took place in 1999, during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure as Prime Minister.
· (D) 1965 Indo-Pakistan War – (II) Lal Bahadur Shastri: The 1965 war with Pakistan was fought under the leadership of Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
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1. Doklam Confrontation (2017): A 73-day military standoff between India and China in the Doklam region, resolved diplomatically under Modi's government.
2. Bangladesh War (1971): Led to the independence of Bangladesh; India supported East Pakistan's independence, with Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister.
3. Kargil War (1999): Conflict in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, fought under Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government.
4. 1965 Indo-Pakistan War: This conflict, focused on territorial disputes, concluded with the Tashkent Agreement, under Lal Bahadur Shastri’s leadership.
5. Role of Indian Leadership: Each event highlighted the distinct approach of the leaders toward defense and diplomacy.
6. Regional Impact: Each event significantly influenced South Asian geopolitics and India’s defense strategies.
7. Diplomatic Resolutions: The Tashkent Agreement (1965) and diplomatic negotiations at Doklam show India's balance between military action and diplomatic channels.
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