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India's Foreign Policy in the Cold War Era

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Which of the following was a key principle of India's foreign policy during the Cold War?

  1. Non-alignment

  2. Alignment with the United States

  3. Alignment with the Soviet Union

  4. Isolationism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India adopted a policy of non-alignment during the Cold War, meaning it did not align itself with either the United States or the Soviet Union.

Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Atal Bihari Vajpayee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India, serving from 1947 to 1964.

Which of the following was a major foreign policy initiative of Jawaharlal Nehru?

  1. The Panchsheel Agreement

  2. The Non-Aligned Movement

  3. The Bandung Conference

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was a key figure in the development of India's foreign policy during the Cold War. He was instrumental in the creation of the Panchsheel Agreement, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Bandung Conference.

What was the main objective of the Non-Aligned Movement?

  1. To promote peace and cooperation among nations

  2. To oppose colonialism and imperialism

  3. To promote economic development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Non-Aligned Movement was a group of countries that sought to promote peace and cooperation among nations, oppose colonialism and imperialism, and promote economic development.

Which of the following was a major foreign policy challenge for India during the Cold War?

  1. The Sino-Indian War

  2. The Indo-Pakistani Wars

  3. The Cuban Missile Crisis

  4. The Vietnam War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sino-Indian War was a major foreign policy challenge for India during the Cold War. The war was fought between India and China in 1962 and resulted in a Chinese victory.

Which of the following was a major foreign policy success for India during the Cold War?

  1. The liberation of Bangladesh

  2. The signing of the Simla Agreement

  3. The establishment of diplomatic relations with China

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The liberation of Bangladesh, the signing of the Simla Agreement, and the establishment of diplomatic relations with China were all major foreign policy successes for India during the Cold War.

How did India's foreign policy during the Cold War contribute to its emergence as a major power?

  1. It helped India to maintain its independence and sovereignty.

  2. It helped India to promote peace and cooperation in the region.

  3. It helped India to build strong economic ties with other countries.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's foreign policy during the Cold War helped it to maintain its independence and sovereignty, promote peace and cooperation in the region, and build strong economic ties with other countries. This contributed to India's emergence as a major power.

Which of the following was a key figure in the development of India's foreign policy during the Cold War?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Atal Bihari Vajpayee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was a key figure in the development of India's foreign policy during the Cold War. He was the first Prime Minister of India and served from 1947 to 1964.

Which of the following was a major foreign policy initiative of Indira Gandhi?

  1. The Simla Agreement

  2. The Non-Aligned Movement

  3. The Bandung Conference

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 to 1984. She was a key figure in the development of India's foreign policy during the Cold War. She was instrumental in the signing of the Simla Agreement, which ended the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Which of the following was a major foreign policy challenge for India during the Cold War?

  1. The Sino-Indian War

  2. The Indo-Pakistani Wars

  3. The Cuban Missile Crisis

  4. The Vietnam War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sino-Indian War was a major foreign policy challenge for India during the Cold War. The war was fought between India and China in 1962 and resulted in a Chinese victory.

Which of the following was a major foreign policy success for India during the Cold War?

  1. The liberation of Bangladesh

  2. The signing of the Simla Agreement

  3. The establishment of diplomatic relations with China

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The liberation of Bangladesh, the signing of the Simla Agreement, and the establishment of diplomatic relations with China were all major foreign policy successes for India during the Cold War.

How did India's foreign policy during the Cold War contribute to its emergence as a major power?

  1. It helped India to maintain its independence and sovereignty.

  2. It helped India to promote peace and cooperation in the region.

  3. It helped India to build strong economic ties with other countries.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's foreign policy during the Cold War helped it to maintain its independence and sovereignty, promote peace and cooperation in the region, and build strong economic ties with other countries. This contributed to India's emergence as a major power.

Which of the following was a key figure in the development of India's foreign policy during the Cold War?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Atal Bihari Vajpayee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was a key figure in the development of India's foreign policy during the Cold War. He was the first Prime Minister of India and served from 1947 to 1964.

Which of the following was a major foreign policy initiative of Indira Gandhi?

  1. The Simla Agreement

  2. The Non-Aligned Movement

  3. The Bandung Conference

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 to 1984. She was a key figure in the development of India's foreign policy during the Cold War. She was instrumental in the signing of the Simla Agreement, which ended the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Which of the following was a major foreign policy challenge for India during the Cold War?

  1. The Sino-Indian War

  2. The Indo-Pakistani Wars

  3. The Cuban Missile Crisis

  4. The Vietnam War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sino-Indian War was a major foreign policy challenge for India during the Cold War. The war was fought between India and China in 1962 and resulted in a Chinese victory.

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