Question

Which of the following statements relating to the Non- Alignment Movement is/are not correct? 

1. Non-alignment came to symbolise the struggle of India and other newly independent nations to retain and strengthen their independence from colonialism and imperialism. 

2. Non-alignment advanced the process of democratisation of international relations. 

3. Military alliances formed a major part of nonalignment. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below 

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) Only 3 (d) Only 1

Answer 1

(c) The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a group of states which are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. The organization was founded in Belgrade in 1961. The principles of The Non-Aligned movement were:

• Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty

• Mutual non-aggression

• Mutual non-interference in domestic affairs

• Equality and mutual benefit

• Peaceful co-existence