Question

With reference to “Look East Policy” of India , consider the following statements ?

1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.

2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of Cold War.

3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in Southeast and East Asia.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

(b) The main objective of the Look East policy is economic integration with East and Southeast Asia. India realised that its East Asian neighbours achieved rapid eco-nomic growth and that it was lagging behind.