Chapter 11: India and the World — Online MCQ Test
POLITICAL SCIENCE · CLASS 12 INTERMEDIATE 2 YEAR · Telangana State Board
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This chapter covers: The final chapter examines Indian foreign policy principles non-alignment Panchsheel relations with neighbor nations global organizations UNO SAARC and international role..
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Chapter 11: India and the World — Important Questions & Answers
What is the main principle of India's foreign policy after Independence?
- A. Military expansion
- B. Non-alignment
- C. Colonial alliance
- D. Isolation from world affairs
Answer: B. Non-alignment
India adopted non-alignment to stay independent of the Cold War power blocs and to maintain freedom in foreign policy decisions.
India adopted non-alignment to stay independent of the Cold War power blocs and to maintain freedom in foreign policy decisions.
How many principles are included in the Panchsheel agreement?
- A. Three
- B. Four
- C. Five
- D. Six
Answer: C. Five
Panchsheel literally means five principles. These were agreed upon by India and China in 1954.
Panchsheel literally means five principles. These were agreed upon by India and China in 1954.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Panchsheel principles?
- A. Mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty
- B. Non-aggression
- C. Interference in internal affairs
- D. Peaceful coexistence
Answer: C. Interference in internal affairs
Panchsheel promotes non-interference, not interference. Respect for sovereignty and peaceful coexistence are central to it.
Panchsheel promotes non-interference, not interference. Respect for sovereignty and peaceful coexistence are central to it.
If India follows non-alignment and also maintains friendly relations with both superpowers, this best shows that non-alignment means:
- A. No foreign policy at all
- B. Equal distance and independent judgment
- C. Joining both blocs simultaneously
- D. Rejecting diplomacy
Answer: B. Equal distance and independent judgment
Non-alignment does not mean isolation. It means making independent decisions without joining military blocs or losing policy autonomy.
Non-alignment does not mean isolation. It means making independent decisions without joining military blocs or losing policy autonomy.
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about India's relations with neighboring countries?
- A. India has no border-related issues with any neighbor
- B. India has always used force instead of diplomacy
- C. India seeks peaceful relations but faces complex political and security challenges
- D. India has no interest in South Asia
Answer: C. India seeks peaceful relations but faces complex political and security challenges
India generally seeks peaceful and cooperative relations, but its neighborhood policy is shaped by real political, security, and historical issues.
India generally seeks peaceful and cooperative relations, but its neighborhood policy is shaped by real political, security, and historical issues.