Question

Study the picture and answer the following questions:
(a) Identify the persons in the picture. Name the organisation with which these persons were associated.
(b) When and where was this organisation formed? Mention any three factors responsible for the formation of this organisation.
(c) State any three objectives of this organisation. Has this organisation been able to achieve its objectives? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

(a)

The persons in this picture are (from left to right)

1. Gamal Abdel Nasser from Egypt.
2. Josip Broz Tito from Yugoslavia.
   
3. Jawaharlal Nehru from India.

They were associated with the Non-Alignment Movement.

( b)

The first summit of Non-Alignment Movement took place in Belgrade in 1961.

Factor responsible for its formation were:-

1. The tense environment of the world due to Cold War.
2. The emergence of newly independent countries of Asia and Africa and their sense of insecurity due to the superpowers.
3. To increase the cooperation among the countries.

c)

Objectives of NAM are:-

1. To promote unity and cooperation between the countries.
2. To defend international peace and security and solve conflicts in peaceful manners.
3. To promote sustainable development through cooperation.

Yes, The movement had succeeded in creating a strong stage at the international forum to represent the Third World countries. But the primary objectives of Peace, development and economic cooperations among the member nations are still to be met.