Question

Q. Which of the following principles were contained in the Gujral Doctrine?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1, 2 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct: The five principles of Gujral Doctrine are:

1. With neighbours like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, India does not ask for reciprocity, but gives and accommodates what it can in good faith and trust.
2. No South Asian country should allow its territory to be used against the interest of another country of the region.
3. No country should interfere in the internal affairs of another.
4. All South Asian countries must respect each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
5. They should settle all their disputes through peaceful bilateral negotiations.

Statement 4 is incorrect: It included that all South Asian countries should settle all their disputes through peaceful bilateral negotiations, and not with the help of the United Nations.