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Chapter 21: India’s Foreign Policy and Global Challenges — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which principle was a major feature of India’s foreign policy after independence?

Answer: B. Non-alignment — Non-alignment means not joining any military bloc during the Cold War. It became a key principle of India’s foreign policy.

Q: How many principles are included in Panchsheel?

Answer: C. Five — Panchsheel literally means the five principles. These were laid down to guide peaceful relations between countries.

Q: A country wants to remain friendly with both major power blocs during the Cold War without joining either side. This policy is called:

Answer: B. Non-alignment — Non-alignment allowed India to maintain independence in foreign affairs. It avoided military alliances with either bloc.

Q: Which pair of ideas is most closely connected with India’s foreign policy?

Answer: B. Non-alignment and peace — India’s foreign policy is closely linked to non-alignment and peace. These ideas guided its role in world affairs after independence.

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Which principle was a major feature of India’s foreign policy after independence?

A. Expansionism
B. Non-alignment ✓
C. Colonialism
D. Isolationism

Answer: B. Non-alignment
Non-alignment means not joining any military bloc during the Cold War. It became a key principle of India’s foreign policy.

How many principles are included in Panchsheel?

A. Three
B. Four
C. Five ✓
D. Six

Answer: C. Five
Panchsheel literally means the five principles. These were laid down to guide peaceful relations between countries.

A country wants to remain friendly with both major power blocs during the Cold War without joining either side. This policy is called:

A. Colonialism
B. Non-alignment ✓
C. Militarism
D. Protectionism

Answer: B. Non-alignment
Non-alignment allowed India to maintain independence in foreign affairs. It avoided military alliances with either bloc.

Which pair of ideas is most closely connected with India’s foreign policy?

A. Isolation and aggression
B. Non-alignment and peace ✓
C. Expansion and domination
D. Colonial rule and power bloc loyalty

Answer: B. Non-alignment and peace
India’s foreign policy is closely linked to non-alignment and peace. These ideas guided its role in world affairs after independence.

Which of the following statements about Panchsheel is most accurate?

A. It was a set of five principles for peaceful coexistence between nations ✓
B. It was a treaty to form a military alliance
C. It was a plan for territorial expansion
D. It was a policy supporting apartheid

Answer: A. It was a set of five principles for peaceful coexistence between nations
Panchsheel refers to five principles that promote peaceful relations and mutual respect. It is an important foundation of India’s foreign policy.

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