Question

Why was it important for India to be non-aligned post independence?

• A. India wanted to gain military and economic support from both power blocs.
• B. India wanted to enjoy its new-found independence and freedom.
• C. India's economic condition was unstable.
• D. India was recovering from the turmoil caused by the partition.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B India wanted to enjoy its new-found independence and freedom.
C India's economic condition was unstable.
D India was recovering from the turmoil caused by the partition.

India finally got freedom from the British rule in 1947, but the new government had to deal with many problems. It was important for them to be non-aligned for the following reasons:

• India wanted to rejoice their newfound freedom after colonialism ended.
• India's economic condition was unstable and could not afford any more conflict.
• India was recovering from the turmoil caused by the partition.

There was poverty, illiteracy, illness and suffering throughout the country.