non-aligned movement Flashcards
What is meant by Non-Alignment ?
. Non-Alignment is the international policy of a Sovereign state according to which it does not align itself with any of the power blocks and at the same time actively participates in the world affairs to international peace, harmony and cooperation.
Mention any two features of the policy of Non-Alignment.
(i) It is opposed to any kind of military alliance like NATO, SEATO, etc.
(ii) It does not remain aloof from international problems
Mention any two factors responsible for the development of the policy of Non-Alignment.
Ans. (i) Cold War
(ii) Struggle against imperialism.
Who were the architects of the Non- Aligned Movement ?
i) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(ii) Marshall Joseph Broze Tito (iii) Gamel Abdal Nasser.
what is panchsheel
It is a peace agreement of five principles signed between India and China in 1954.
When was the Bandung Conference held?
1955
Name any two countries which participated in Bandung Conference.
(i) Indonesia (ii) India.
When and where was the first Non-Aligned Summit held?
The first summit of the Non-Aligned nations was held in 1961 at Belgrade.
Name the European country which attended the first NAM Summit.
Cyprus.
Name any four countries which attended the first Summit of NAM.
(i) Egypt (ii) Cyprus (iii) India (iv) Burma
Mention any two issues discussed at the First NAM Summit.
(i) Problem of Berlin;
(ii) The question of Chinese representation in the UN.
Mention two objectives of Non-Aligned Movement.
(i) To eliminate all the causes which could lead to war
(ii) To advocate sovereign equality of all states.
Give one example to show that Pandit Nehru worked for world peace through Non-Aligned movement.
He along with other leaders led the Bandung
Conference
Where freedom is menanced, or justice is threatened, or where aggression takes place, we can not be and shall not be neutral, our policy is not neutralist but one of active endeavour to preserve and if possible, establish peace on firm foundations.’ Who said these words and when?
Jawaharlal Nehru said these words in the American Congress in 1949.
What were Jawaharlal Nehru’s views regarding Non- Alignment?
He said, “Non-Alignment does not mean passivity of mind or action. It does not mean sub- mission to what we consider evil. It is a positive and dynamic approach to such problems that confront us.”
