A
The conversion of the Ceasefire Line into the Line of Control
B
The formal transfer of UNMOGIP's mandate to the SAARC secretariat
C
The establishment of a permanent UN tribunal in Kashmir
D
The complete demilitarization of the international border
Correct answer: (a) The conversion of the Ceasefire Line into the Line of Control
Explanation
Option A is correct because the Simla Agreement explicitly resulted in converting the Ceasefire Line into the Line of Control (LoC) and established strict bilateralism. Options A, C, and D are incorrect and unsupported by the historical treaty terms.
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