Question

What does 'Right of Independent Judgement' mean in the context of the factors that led to the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement?

• A. Afro-Asian countries wanted to cherish their newfound freedom and chose to be non-aligned towards the power blocs.
• B. Afro-Asian countries wanted other countries to be non-aligned.
• C. Afro-Asian countries did not want to adopt the ideologies of the power blocs.
• D. Afro-Asian countries could decide if they wanted help from either power bloc.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Afro-Asian countries wanted to cherish their newfound freedom and chose to be non-aligned towards the power blocs.

Many Asian and African countries had attained independence in the 1940s and 1950s. The nations wanted to remain independent and form their own government and policies. Naturally, these nations chose the Non-Aligned Movement over the blocs. Hence, the Right to Independent Judgement was a factor in Afro-Asian countries determining to be non-aligned.