Q1. India is a non-aligned country because
(a) It is not attached with a power group
(b) It is aligned to the non-aligned world
(c) It exercises a neutral policy towards power blocks
(d) It advocates the interests of the Third World countries
(UPSC Prelims 1984)
Answer: (a) It is not attached with a power group
Explanation: India’s non-aligned policy, initiated during the Cold War, meant not joining any military or political bloc, such as NATO or the Warsaw Pact. This stance allowed India to maintain independence in foreign policy and promote peaceful coexistence and global equity.