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Chapter-11 India’s External Relations — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which two countries signed the Panchsheel agreement in 1954?

Answer: B. India and China — The Panchsheel agreement was signed between India and China in 1954, establishing five principles for peaceful coexistence between the two nations.

Q: Which country was NOT a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement?

Answer: D. United States — The United States was a Cold War superpower and not a member of the Non-Aligned Movement. The NAM was initiated by Yugoslavia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, and Ghana.

Q: If a nation signed the Panchsheel agreement but later engaged in military aggression against its neighbor, what principle would be violated?

Answer: C. Mutual non-aggression — Military aggression directly violates the principle of mutual non-aggression, which is the second pillar of Panchsheel, as seen in the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

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Chapter-11 India’s External Relations — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 12 POLITICAL SCIENCE — Chapter-11 India’s External Relations, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is Panchsheel?

A. A set of five principles governing relations between nations ✓
B. A military alliance between India and China
C. An economic trade agreement between Asian countries
D. A peace treaty signed after the India-Pakistan war

Answer: A. A set of five principles governing relations between nations
Panchsheel consists of five principles: mutual respect for sovereignty, non-aggression, non-interference, equality and peaceful coexistence that were first agreed upon between India and China in 1954.

Which two countries signed the Panchsheel agreement in 1954?

A. India and Pakistan
B. India and China ✓
C. India and Soviet Union
D. India and United States

Answer: B. India and China
The Panchsheel agreement was signed between India and China in 1954, establishing five principles for peaceful coexistence between the two nations.

Which country was NOT a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement?

A. Yugoslavia
B. Egypt
C. India
D. United States ✓

Answer: D. United States
The United States was a Cold War superpower and not a member of the Non-Aligned Movement. The NAM was initiated by Yugoslavia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, and Ghana.

Analyze: How did the concept of Panchsheel initially optimistic in 1954 face challenges by 1962?

A. Western pressure forced India to abandon the principles
B. Conflicting territorial claims and nationalist sentiments undermined mutual respect and peaceful settlement ✓
C. Pakistan convinced India to reject the principles
D. Economic competition destroyed the foundation of cooperation

Answer: B. Conflicting territorial claims and nationalist sentiments undermined mutual respect and peaceful settlement
Despite the 1954 Panchsheel agreement, underlying territorial disputes (McMahon Line and Aksai Chin) and nationalist sentiments in both countries made peaceful settlement impossible, leading to the 1962 war.

If a nation signed the Panchsheel agreement but later engaged in military aggression against its neighbor, what principle would be violated?

A. Mutual respect for sovereignty
B. Non-interference in internal affairs
C. Mutual non-aggression ✓
D. Peaceful settlement of disputes

Answer: C. Mutual non-aggression
Military aggression directly violates the principle of mutual non-aggression, which is the second pillar of Panchsheel, as seen in the 1962 Sino-Indian War.