Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_12266757_1 (mens_doubles VARCHAR, season VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many mens doubles took place in 1970/1971?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(mens_doubles) FROM table_12266757_1 WHERE season = "1970/1971"