look east policy

Question 1

With reference to India’s Look East Policy, consider the following statements:

1 It was primarily initiated to counterbalance China’s growing influence in Southeast Asia.
2 The policy focused equally on economic, defense, and cultural cooperation from its inception.
3 India became a founding member of the East Asia Summit as part of its Look East Policy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

Answer: (c) 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The primary focus was to revitalize India’s economic engagement with ASEAN, not directly counter China.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Early stages emphasized economic cooperation with limited focus on defense and cultural ties.
Statement 3 is correct: India joined the East Asia Summit in 2005 as part of its Look East Policy.

Question 2

Arrange the following milestones under the Look East Policy in chronological order:

1 Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC)
2 ASEAN Sectoral Partner
3 Summit-level Partnership with ASEAN
4 ASEAN Dialogue Partner
(a) 2-4-1-3
(b) 4-2-3-1
(c) 2-1-4-3
(d) 1-2-4-3
Answer: (a) 2-4-1-3
Explanation:

Answer 2

1992: ASEAN Sectoral Partner
1996: ASEAN Dialogue Partner
2003: Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC)
2002: Summit-level Partnership with ASEAN