Which of the following statements is/are <strong>correct</strong>?<br>1. India had accorded recognition to Bangladesh even before the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971.<br>2. In March 2021, both India and Bangladesh had decided to celebrate 6 December as Maitri Diwas.<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. Both 1 and 2
  4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. India formally recognized Bangladesh on December 6, 1971 (before its complete liberation on Dec 16), and the two nations commemorated this date as 'Maitri Diwas' in 2021.

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