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Unit 9: India's Foreign Policy — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who was the first Prime Minister of India and a major architect of India’s foreign policy?

Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru played a key role in shaping India’s foreign policy after Independence. He strongly influenced the principles of non-alignment and peaceful coexistence.

Q: The policy of keeping away from military blocs during the Cold War is called:

Answer: B. Non-alignment — Non-alignment means not joining either of the two military blocs led by the USA and the USSR. India adopted this policy to protect its independence in foreign affairs.

Q: India joined the Non-Aligned Movement mainly to:

Answer: C. Maintain independence in foreign policy — India joined the Non-Aligned Movement to preserve its freedom of action and avoid dependence on any military bloc. It was a way to safeguard national interest.

Q: India’s support for decolonization and freedom struggles in Asia and Africa is an example of:

Answer: B. Moral realism in foreign policy — India often combined moral principles with practical national interests in foreign affairs. Support for decolonization shows this approach.

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Who was the first Prime Minister of India and a major architect of India’s foreign policy?

A. S. Radhakrishnan
B. Jawaharlal Nehru ✓
C. B. R. Ambedkar
D. Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru played a key role in shaping India’s foreign policy after Independence. He strongly influenced the principles of non-alignment and peaceful coexistence.

The policy of keeping away from military blocs during the Cold War is called:

A. Federalism
B. Non-alignment ✓
C. Globalisation
D. Colonialism

Answer: B. Non-alignment
Non-alignment means not joining either of the two military blocs led by the USA and the USSR. India adopted this policy to protect its independence in foreign affairs.

India joined the Non-Aligned Movement mainly to:

A. Become a member of NATO
B. Support one superpower against another
C. Maintain independence in foreign policy ✓
D. Avoid all international relations

Answer: C. Maintain independence in foreign policy
India joined the Non-Aligned Movement to preserve its freedom of action and avoid dependence on any military bloc. It was a way to safeguard national interest.

India’s support for decolonization and freedom struggles in Asia and Africa is an example of:

A. Expansionism
B. Moral realism in foreign policy ✓
C. Economic blockade
D. Isolation from world affairs

Answer: B. Moral realism in foreign policy
India often combined moral principles with practical national interests in foreign affairs. Support for decolonization shows this approach.

India’s role in global platforms is best understood as:

A. A passive observer with no influence
B. An active participant promoting peace, cooperation, and development ✓
C. A member only of military blocs
D. A country that avoids multilateral forums entirely

Answer: B. An active participant promoting peace, cooperation, and development
India actively participates in international and regional platforms to support peace, development, and a more just world order. This is a key part of its foreign policy.

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