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India’s External Relations — Political Science STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesPolitical ScienceIndia’s External Relations5 Marks
Question
How far has India been successful in conducting its foreign policy peacefully and avoiding international conflicts? Explain with the help of examples.
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Answer

There were many international developments at the time India attained independence:
  1. Jawaharlal Nehru, the Prime Minister of India was also the Foreign Minister. He played an important role in the formulation and implementation of India’s foreign policy.
  2. Nehru wished to achieve our national goals through the policy of NAM.
  3. India’s foreign policy favoured the dream of a peaceful world.
  4. It advocated the policy of NAM to reduce cold war tensions.
  5. India provided human resources to United Nations Peace Keeping Force.
  6. India did not join Super Power blocs.
  7. 1956, India protested against British action on the issue of Suez Canal.
  8. India did not take an independent stand in case of USSR mission on Hungary.
  9. Pakistan’s alliance with US and India’s leaning towards USSR, were the main points in deciding our foreign relations.
  10. India has always stood for Non-alignment and world peace.

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