Political Science · Indian Political Thought
UGC NET October 2020 Political Science
Match List I (Terminologies of the six-fold policy of Kautilya) with List II (Meanings) and choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
List I
- Asana
- Yana
- Vigraha
- Dwaidhibhava
List II
- Dual Policy
- Separation
- Preparedness
- March
AI-a, II-d, III-b, IV-c
BI-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a ✓ Correct
CI-c, II-b, III-d, IV-a
DI-b, II-c, III-a, IV-d
Correct answer: (B) I-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a — The correct match is I-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a.
Explanation
★The correct match is I-c, II-d, III-b, IV-a.
★These terms belong to Kautilya's shadgunya or six-fold policy, the diplomatic options open to a state.
★Asana means neutrality or preparedness, where a state withdraws from hostile action to conserve its strength.
★Yana means marching, the mobilisation and preparation of forces for a military campaign.
★Vigraha means war or separation, the open pursuit of hostility against another state.
★Dwaidhibhava means dual policy, making peace with one state while waging war against another at the same time.
★The other two of the six, Sandhi (peace) and Samsraya (alliance or seeking support), complete the shadgunya set.
★A king adopts Sandhi when the enemy is stronger and Asana when the two powers are equal, matching the policy to relative strength.
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