Political Science · India's Foreign Policy
Which Prime Minister launched the Look East Policy in 1992 to give a strategic push to India's engagement with the Southeast Asian region?
AP.V. Narasimha Rao ✓ Correct
BNarendra Modi
CManmohan Singh
DAtal Bihari Vajpayee
Correct answer: (A) P.V. Narasimha Rao — P.V. Narasimha Rao launched the Look East Policy, so the answer is P.V. Narasimha Rao.
Explanation
★P.V. Narasimha Rao launched the Look East Policy, so the answer is P.V. Narasimha Rao.
★He began it in 1992 after the economic reforms.
★It sought closer ties with Southeast Asian states.
★It aimed at trade, investment and strategic links with ASEAN.
★It marked a major shift in India's foreign policy.
★So the Look East Policy was launched by Narasimha Rao.
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