History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET November 2017 History
Which one among the following was not an objective of the non-alignment enunciated by Jawaharlal Nehru?
AIt was in relation to the Cold War with its military pacts.
BIt was against the evil forces of colonialism, racialism and suppression.
CIt was to promote world peace and work towards disarmament.
DIt was aimed at building a third block to take on the USA and the USSR. ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) It was aimed at building a third block to take on the USA and the USSR. — The aim of building a third block was not an objective, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The aim of building a third block was not an objective, so that is the answer.
★Non-alignment did not seek to build a rival third block against the USA and the USSR.
★The movement was started by Nehru, Tito and Nasser.
★It stood for an independent policy based on peaceful coexistence.
★It opposed colonialism, racialism and suppression and worked for world peace.
★The first NAM summit was held at Belgrade in 1961.
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