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India’s new beginning in the post-Cold War period is largely attributed to the liberal economic order. The liberal security order on the other hand has welcomed India’s rise unlike China, largely because India’s democratic credentials get well with the liberal principles. President Clinton made a state visit to India within two years of imposing sanctions against India’s nuclear testing. The era witnessed reconciliation between world’s oldest and largest democracies. The multi-sector cooperation alongside the Indo-US clear deal are some of the momentous diplomatic developments of the decade. The Bush administration perceived a strong democratic India and an important partner for the United States and encouraged India to play an increasingly important leadership role in 21st century Asia. Inclusion of India in decision-making on mat global governance, upgraded representation in trade and investment forums, ad into multilateral export control regimes(MTCR) and support for admission in Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) are indicative of growing partnership and strengthening of friendly relations between the US and India.

During cold war, the world was divided in how many blocks.

2

The correct answer is option 3 - 2

During the Cold War, the world was divided into two blocks - The Western Block and the Eastern Block.

The Western Alliance, headed by the US, represented the ideology of liberal democracy and capitalism while the Eastern alliance, headed by the Soviet Union, was committed to the ideology of socialism and communism. The Cold War triggered off an arms race which came to an end only after the disintegration of the USSR in 1991.