Political Science 1 Marks Question

It was because the US bloc claimed to be pro-democracy and promoted capitalism.

By the mediation of Word Bank.

Five principles for peaceful co-existance. It was signed between India and China in 1954.

Domestic and international factors.

Non-alignment means not joining any super power but it does not ban a country from being prepared for its own defence. Therefore, India signed the treaty with the Soviet Union in order to counter the US-Pakistan-China Axis. This treaty assured India of Soviet support, if the country faced any attack.

Special feature of India– Soviet Friendship:

1. Russia is important for India’s nuclear energy requirement and space industry.
2. The Indian military gets most of the hardware from Russia.
3. India-USSR 20 years treaty of friendship.

• NTP: Non-Proliferation Treaty.
• CTBT: Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

Due to the faith in the policy of Non-alignment.

1. Formation of NAM.
2. Refused to sign NPT and CTBT.

A full scale war between India and Pakistan broke out in December 1971.