Question

Assertion (A): It is necessary for every country to define the type of relation they wish to maintain with other countries.

Reasoning (R): A comprehensive foreign policy helps to maintain good relations with other countries.

Choose the best possible response to the above statements.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is true but R is false.
• D. R is true but A is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.

All countries are interdependent. Every country needs support either from their neighbour or distant countries. So, it becomes necessary for every country to define the type of relationship they wish to maintain with other countries. Hence, countries should define their foreign policies. A comprehensive foreign policy, thus, helps maintain good relations with other countries.