Question

The foreign policy of India does not oppose colonialism and imperialism.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

India's foreign policy relies upon the basic principles set out in Article 51 of the Constitution. These principles are the promotion of international peace and security; friendly relations with other countries; respect for international law and international organizations like the UN; and finally the peaceful settlement of international disputes. Among other principles, India follows the policy of resisting colonialism, imperialism, and Racism. Since India has been the victim of colonialism, it considers these evils as the threat to International Peace and Security. India took stand took for the independence of Indonesia and organized Asian Relations Conference for this purpose. India was the first to bring the issue of Apartheid in the UN in 1946.