History · 18 Jul 2026

Agra Summit 2001

With reference to the aftermath of the 2001 Agra Summit between India and Pakistan, which one of the following statements is correct?

AThe summit's collapse was followed within months by the December 2001 Parliament attack, which occurred before the October 2001 J&K Assembly bombing
BThe summit's collapse was followed within months by the J&K Assembly bombing and the Parliament attack, which together triggered Operation Parakram, a year-long military standoff
CThe summit's failure was a direct consequence of the 1999 Kargil War, which India launched in response to the summit's breakdown
DThe summit was immediately followed by a joint statement signed at the 2004 SAARC Summit held in New Delhi
This question is based on: 25 Years After Agra: Why India and Pakistan Still Can't Talk
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Why in news

July 14-16, 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Agra Summit, prompting former officials to reflect on its failure and its lasting influence on India-Pakistan diplomacy.

Why for UPSC

UPSC frequently tests precise chronological sequencing of related current-affairs-linked historical events rather than the headline fact alone, making this a realistic exam-style probe.

Prelims summary

The Agra Summit (July 2001) collapsed over joint-statement wording; its failure was followed by the J&K Assembly bombing (Oct 2001) and Parliament attack (Dec 2001), triggering Operation Parakram. A joint statement was eventually reached at the 2004 SAARC Summit in Islamabad.

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