Multiple choice

With reference to “Look East Policy” of India, consider the following statements:

  1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.
  2. India wants to plug the vacuum created Page 8 by the termination of Cold war.
  3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbors in Southeast and East Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/ correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 3 only

  3. 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India\'s "Look East" policy was developed and enacted during the governments of Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao (1991 - 1996) and Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1998 - 2004). Along with economic liberalisation and moving away from Cold War-era policies and activities, India\'s strategy has focused on forging close economic and commercial ties, increasing strategic and security cooperation and the emphasis of historic cultural and ideological links. India sought to create and expand regional markets for trade, investments and industrial development. It also began strategic and military cooperation with nations concerned by the expansion of China\'s economic and strategic influence.

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