Chapter 5. Non Alignment Movement

Question 1

What is meant by Non-Alignment ?

Answer 1

Non-Alignment is thee international policy of sovereign state according to which is does not involve itself in any of the power blocks and at the same time, actively participates in the world affairs to promote international peace, harmony and cooperation.

Question 2

Mention any two features of the policy of Non-Alignment.

Answer 2

*It is opposed to any kind of military alliance like NATO, SEATO, etc.
*It does not remain aloof from international problems.

Question 3

Mention any two factors responsible for the formation of the policy of Non-Alignment.

Answer 3

1. Cold War
2. Struggle against Imperialism

Question 4

Who were the architects of the Non-Alignment movement ?

Answer 4

• Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
• Marshall Joseph Brose Tito
• Gamel Abdal Nasser

Question 5

What is Panchsheel ?

Answer 5

It was a peace agreement signed between India and China in 1954.

Question 6

When was the Bandung conference held ?

Answer 6

1955

Question 7

Name any two countries that participated in the Bandung conference.

Answer 7

Indonesia and India

Question 8

When and where was the first Non-Alignment summit held ?

Answer 8

The first summit of the Non-Aligned nations were held in 1961 at Belgrade .