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India’s external relations

Uttarakhand Board · Class 12 · Political Science

Summary of India’s external relations for Uttarakhand Board Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

India gained independence in 1947 during a challenging global context marked by World War II's aftermath, the beginning of the Cold War, and widespread decolonization. As a newly independent nation, India had to navigate complex international relations while addressing domestic challenges like parti

Key Concepts

India's strategic decision to remain independent

India's strategic decision to remain independent of both US-led and Soviet-led military blocs during the Cold War. This policy aimed to preserve sover

Five principles jointly declared by India

Five principles jointly declared by India and China in 1954: mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, non-aggression, non-interferenc

A conference of Asian and African

A conference of Asian and African nations held in Indonesia that marked the peak of India's engagement with newly independent nations. It led to the f

Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution

Directive Principles in the Indian Constitution that guide external relations: promoting international peace and security, maintaining just relations

China's takeover of Tibet in 1950

China's takeover of Tibet in 1950 created tension with India. When the Dalai Lama sought asylum in India in 1959, it further strained Sino-Indian rela

Learning Objectives

  • To understand the context in which India's foreign policy was formulated after independence
  • To analyze Nehru's role in shaping India's external relations and the policy of non-alignment
  • To examine India's relationships with major powers including China, Pakistan, USA, and USSR
  • To evaluate the impact of wars with China (1962) and Pakistan (1965, 1971) on India's foreign policy
  • To assess India's role in the Non-Aligned Movement and decolonization process

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