Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

When was the Panchsheel Agreement signed between Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai?

Options:

20 October 1962

29 April 1954

30 March 1959

29 April 1956

Correct Answer:

29 April 1954

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - 29 April 1954

The Panchsheel Agreement, also known as the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, was signed between India and China on 29 April 1954.
The signatories of the Panchsheel Agreement were:
Jawaharlal Nehru - Prime Minister of India, and
Zhou Enlai - Premier of the People's Republic of China

These 5 principles are:

1- Mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
2- Non-aggression: Neither country would seek to attack or invade the other.
3- Non-interference in each other's internal affairs: Neither country would interfere in the internal matters of the other.
4- Equality and mutual benefit: Both countries would treat each other as equals and work for mutual benefit.
5- Peaceful coexistence: Both countries would strive for peaceful coexistence and avoid any actions that could lead to conflicts.