Q1
What policy did India historically follow?
ANon-alignment
BFull alliance with one power
CComplete isolation
DMilitary conquest
SSCClass 9 (SSC)History-Political Science (इतिहास-राज्यशास्त्र)Ch 12 · Topic 2
Practice and Revision - India's Foreign Policy
Let us practise and revise what we learned about india's foreign policy. India's foreign policy is guided by principles of non-alignment, pe
Core concept
India historically followed the policy of non-alignment, avoiding formal alliances with major power blocs during the Cold War era.
How it works
Panchsheel, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, guides India's approach to international relations, emphasising mutual respect and non-interference.
Why it matters
India's foreign policy today balances relationships with multiple major powers while pursuing economic growth and security interests.
Key detail
India actively engages in regional and global diplomacy, participating in organisations like BRICS, SAARC, and the UN to advance its interests.
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• India historically followed non-alignment.
• Avoided formal alliances during Cold War.
• Panchsheel: Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
• Emphasises mutual respect, non-interference.
• Today: balances relations with multiple powers.
• Also pursues economic growth, security.
• India engages in regional, global diplomacy.
• Participates in BRICS, SAARC, UN.