Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

Janata Party government declared its intention to follow 'genuine non-alignment." It meant that -

Options:

The pro-Soviet tilt in India's foreign policy will be corrected.

The pro-Soviet tilt in the foreign policy will be continued.

Janata Party government will enter into bilateral treaties with both USA and USSR.

Janata Party government will take initiatives for restoring better relations with China.

Correct Answer:

The pro-Soviet tilt in India's foreign policy will be corrected.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → The pro-Soviet tilt in India's foreign policy will be corrected.

"The Janata Party government that came to power in 1977 announced that it would follow genuine non-alignment. This implied that the pro-Soviet tilt in the foreign policy will be corrected. Since then, all governments (Congress or non-Congress) have taken initiatives for restoring better relations with China and entering into close ties with US. In Indian politics and in popular mind, India’s foreign policy is always very closely linked to two questions. One is India’s stand vis-à-vis Pakistan and the other is Indo-US relations. In the post-1990 period the ruling parties have often been criticised for their pro-US foreign policy.  ".