Correct Answer:
C. 4
India and Pakistan share a complex and often contentious history, marked by several significant military conflicts since their independence and partition in 1947, largely stemming from territorial disputes, particularly over Kashmir.
- Correct Option (C) 4: India and Pakistan have engaged in four major wars. These include the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 (First Kashmir War), the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 (which led to the creation of Bangladesh), and the Kargil War of 1999. While Kargil is sometimes termed a limited conflict, it is widely recognized as a full-scale military engagement.
- Distractors:
- (A) 2, (B) 3, and (D) 5 are incorrect. The historical record clearly indicates four primary military confrontations between the two nations.