Which one of the following was not one of the major objectives of Nehru’s foreign policy (1946 to 1964)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → To increase its military might for domination over South Asia.
Option (1) To preserve hard-earned sovereignty. An objective (Incorrect). This was the first of the three major objectives of Nehru’s foreign policy.
Option (2) To protect territorial integrity An objective (Incorrect). The second objective.
Option (3) To promote rapid economic development An objective (Incorrect). The third objective. Nehru wished to achieve all three through the strategy of non-alignment.
Option (4) To increase its military might for domination over South Asia. Not an objective (Correct). Domination over South Asia was never an aim; non-alignment meant keeping away from military blocs, not building military might to dominate neighbours.
NCERT (2025-26): “Nehru’s role … The first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru played a crucial role in setting the national agenda. He was his own foreign minister. Thus both as the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister, he exercised profound influence in the formulation and implementation of India’s foreign policy from 1946 to 1964. The three major objectives of Nehru’s foreign policy were to preserve the hard-earned sovereignty, protect territorial integrity, and promote rapid economic development. Nehru wished to achieve these objectives through the strategy of non-alignment.…” |