Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

Which statement is incorrect regarding the restoration of India-China relations?

1) Full diplomatic relations were restored in 1976.
2) Atal Behari Vajpayee visited China in 1979 as the External Affairs Minister.
3) Rajiv Gandhi was the first Indian Prime Minister to visit China after Nehru.
4) The emphasis on cultural exchange and Defense supplies increased significantly after the resumption of relations.

Options:

1 only

2 and 3 only

4 only

None of the above

Correct Answer:

4 only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- 4 only

Given statements:

1) Full diplomatic relations were restored in 1976.
2) Atal Behari Vajpayee visited China in 1979 as the External Affairs Minister.
3) Rajiv Gandhi was the first Indian Prime Minister to visit China after Nehru.
4) The emphasis on cultural exchange and Defense supplies increased significantly after the resumption of relations. Incorrect. Since then, the emphasis is more on trade relations between the two countries rather than cultural exchange and Defense supplies.

"It took more than a decade for India and China to resume normal relations. It was in 1976 that full diplomatic relations were restored between the two countries. Atal Behari Vajpayee was the first top level leader (he was then External Affairs Minister) to visit China in 1979. Later, Rajiv Gandhi became the first Prime Minister after Nehru to visit China. Since then, the emphasis is more on trade relations between the two countries."