Vijay Diwas 2023: December 16

Current Context: Vijay Diwas is a national holiday in India that is celebrated on December 16th every year.

It commemorates the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.
The theme of Vijay Diwas 2023 is "Run for the Soldiers, Run with the Soldiers".
The war began on December 3, 1971, when Pakistan launched a pre-emptive strike against Indian airfields. India responded with a full-scale invasion of East Pakistan, which was then a province of Pakistan.
The war lasted for 13 days and ended with the surrender of the Pakistan Army in Dhaka on December 16th.

Question:

Q.1 What is the date of Vijay Diwas, celebrating India's victory in the 1971 war?
a. December 3
b. December 14
c. December 16
d. December 25