Asked in a 1971 paper

During the War of 1971, Russia openly sided with:

Correct answer: B. India

  • A. Pakistan
  • B. India
  • C. Both a & b
  • D. China

Explanation

The Soviet Union openly supported India during the 1971 war and had signed the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation earlier that year. China generally supported Pakistan, while the United States also leaned toward Pakistan diplomatically.

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