Multiple choice

What factors led to the formulation of India's Look West Policy?

  1. Decisive failure of India's Look East Policy
  2. The prospect of the Gulf region becoming a major economic power house
  3. High proportion of NRI population (almost 4 million) living in the gulf region
  4. To minimize Pakistan's influence in the Gulf

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 2, 3 and 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India has had its eye on Central Asia for a long time. Its primary interests there are in energy, minimizing Pakistan's influence and establishing itself as a significant player in the interplay of outside powers that is taking shape. As a convergent measure taking care of all these interest and concerns, India launched its Look West Policy. Note: India's Look East Policy was a success. The Look East Policy recognizes South-East Asia and East Asia, especially the regional organization ASEAN as central to India's policy in the Asia-Pacific.

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