Which of the following statements are true ? a. India’s Policy of Non-Alignment was a response to the…
India's non-alignment responded to Cold War bloc politics, supported national self-determination and allowed decisions guided by national interests. It did not require…
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Which of the following statements are true ?
a. India’s Policy of Non-Alignment was a response to the Cold War.
b. India’s Policy of Non-Alignment also involved extending support to national self-determination movements.
c. Despite being non-aligned, India in pursuit of national interest compromised the idea of equidistance from superpowers.
d. Policy of Non-Alignment prevented India from joining the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
India's non-alignment responded to Cold War bloc politics, supported national self-determination and allowed decisions guided by national interests. It did not require identical distance from both superpowers on every issue. India participated in GATT, so non-alignment did not prevent such participation.
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