Match List - I with List - II. 

List - I	List - II
(A) Shimla Agreement	(I) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(B) Tashkent Agreement	(II) Indira Gandhi
(C) Indus Water Treaty	(III) Manmoham Singh
(D) Indo-US Nuclear Agreement	(IV) Lal Bahadur Shashtri

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct option is A

The correct matching of these important agreements with the leaders associated with them is as follows:
· (A) Shimla Agreement – (II) Indira Gandhi: The Shimla Agreement was signed in 1972 between India and Pakistan following the 1971 war, under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
· (B) Tashkent Agreement – (IV) Lal Bahadur Shastri: Signed in 1966 after the 1965 Indo-Pak war, this peace agreement was facilitated by Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin and signed by Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
· (C) Indus Water Treaty – (I) Jawahar Lal Nehru: Signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with the World Bank’s mediation, this treaty involved Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
· (D) Indo-US Nuclear Agreement – (III) Manmohan Singh: This civil nuclear agreement was signed in 2008 under Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s leadership, facilitating nuclear cooperation between India and the U.S.
This answer correctly pairs each agreement with the Indian leader associated with its negotiation or signing.
Information Booster:
1. Shimla Agreement (1972): Focused on post-war peace between India and Pakistan, emphasizing bilateral solutions and respect for the Line of Control in Kashmir.
2. Tashkent Agreement (1966): Aimed to restore economic and diplomatic relations after the 1965 Indo-Pak conflict; Shastri passed away shortly after signing.
3. Indus Water Treaty (1960): Brokered by the World Bank, this treaty established water-sharing rights for the Indus River and its tributaries between India and Pakistan.
4. Indo-US Nuclear Agreement (2008): Enabled civilian nuclear trade between India and the U.S., marking a significant shift in India’s global nuclear status.
5. Diplomacy and Peace Efforts: Each of these agreements reflects different approaches to diplomacy—bilateral (Shimla), mediated (Tashkent), international (Indus Water), and strategic partnership (Indo-US Nuclear Agreement).
6. Role of International Mediators: The Indus Water Treaty and Tashkent Agreement involved international mediation, highlighting global involvement in regional stability.
7. Long-Term Impacts: These agreements shaped India’s international relations, water resource management, and energy policy.