Question

Why did Nehru regard conduct of foreign relations as an essential
indicator of independence? State any two reasons with examples to
support your reading.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Nehru regarded conduct of foreign relations as an essential indicator of independence because it sets a country free to pursue its national interest The reasons for this statement are as given below :

(i) After the World War, there were two blocs led by US and Soviet Union. NATO and the Warsaw Pact came into existence. The countries who had joined these alliances could not go against the US or Soviet Union or other members of the alliances. The clauses of the alliances were binding on them

(ii) India did not join any group or alliance. So India could follow an independent policy. For example, in 1956 when Britain attacked Egypt over the Suez Canal issue, India led the world protest against this neo-colonial invasion.

Answer 2

Answer:

Nehru regarded conduct of foreign relations as an essential indicator of independence.

Explanation:

World War created two major powers as United States and Soviet Union. Many countries joined these alliances. But India did not join any group. India also got support from both the blocs: US and Soviet Union because of its independent policy.  

It followed an independent policy. India always tried to reduce cold war tensions and also helped United Nations in their peace keeping operations. This is also given in the ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ in Article 51 of the Indian Constitution.

So, this way Nehru regarded foreign relations as essential indicator of independence.