Question

Which of the following factor is/are included in national interest?

• A. Defence
• B. Economic development
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B

Following factors are included in the national interest of any country:-

• Defence, i.e. the protection of our country's independence, sovereignty and integrity is of highest national interest
• Economic development is also an important national interest. An economically weak nation will not be able to maintain its independence. Hence economic development is understood to be an important national interest, next only to defence.