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With reference to "Look East Policy" of India, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.
  2. 2.India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of Cold War.
  3. 3.India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in Southeast and East Asia.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 1 and 3 only

India's Look East Policy, initiated in the 1990s, aimed at fostering economic and strategic engagement with East and Southeast Asian countries. A key objective was to enhance India's regional influence and economic integration in a rapidly developing part of the world. The policy also sought to leverage and rebuild India's historical and cultural linkages with the region, which had been strong in ancient and medieval times.

Source: UPSC gs1 2011

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