Question : The signing of the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in 1971 indicated:
Option 1: India's shift towards alignment with the US
Option 2: India's departure from the Non-Aligned Movement
Option 3: Strengthening of Indo-Soviet relations amidst the Cold War
Option 4: India's support for the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Correct Answer: Strengthening of Indo-Soviet relations amidst the Cold War
Solution : The signing of the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in 1971 indicated the strengthening of Indo-Soviet relations amidst the Cold War, especially in the context of the Bangladesh Liberation War and India's desire for support against potential threats from China and Pakistan.
