Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to commemorate the victory of the Indian armed forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war
(2) Bangladesh celebrates this day as ‘Bijoy Dibos’ to mark the country’s formal independence from Pakistan
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of these
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to commemorate the victory of the Indian armed forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
- Bangladesh celebrates the day as ‘Bijoy Dibos’ to mark the country’s formal independence from Pakistan.
- The 1971 war brought Bangladesh on the world map, which was until then East Pakistan.
- Vijay Diwas 2021 marks the 51th anniversary celebrations of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971.
BY: AMIT GUPTA