Question

Answer the following questions : 2x5-10
(a) Define foreign policy.
(b) Mention two determinants of Indian
Foreign Policy.
(c) What do you mean by SAARC?
(d) Write down the full form of CTBT.
(e) What does NPT stand for?
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Answer 1

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a) Foreign policy, general objectives that guide the activities and relationships of one state in its interactions with other states. ... The development of foreign policy is influenced by domestic considerations, the policies or behaviour of other states, or plans to advance specific geopolitical designs.

b) India's foreign policy is shaped by five broad factors viz. geography; strategic culture; India's requirements and goals; global and regional challenges; and resources

c) The South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was created in 1985 as an expression of the region's collective decision to evolve a regional cooperative framework. Presently, there are eight member countries in SAARC namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

d) The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

e) National Pipe Thread

NPT stands for National Pipe Thread and is an American standard thread. It may also be reffered to as MPT , MNPT or NPT (M) for male external threads and FPT, FNPT or NPT(F) for female interal threads. A thread sealant must always be used to achieve a leak free seal (except for NPTF).

Answer 2

Answer:

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Foreign policy, general objectives that guide the activities and relationships of one state in its interactions with other states. ... The development of foreign policy is influenced by domestic considerations, the policies or behaviour of other states, or plans to advance specific geopolitical designs.

b) India's foreign policy is shaped by five broad factors viz. geography; strategic culture; India's requirements and goals; global and regional challenges; and resources

c) The South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was created in 1985 as an expression of the region's collective decision to evolve a regional cooperative framework. Presently, there are eight member countries in SAARC namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

d) The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

e) National Pipe Thread

NPT stands for National Pipe Thread and is an American standard thread. It may also be reffered to as MPT , MNPT or NPT (M) for male external threads and FPT, FNPT or NPT(F) for female interal threads. A thread sealant must always be used to achieve a leak free seal (except for NPTF).