India`s Look East Policy was conceived in the early 1990s at a time when India was in the process of adjusting to the post- Co Id War watershed changes in the international geostrategic environment. The Look East Policy 1. reflects both historical imperat

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Q: 98 (CDS-I/2013)
India's Look East Policy was conceived in the early 1990s at a time when India was in the process of adjusting to the post- Co Id War watershed changes in the international geostrategic environment. The Look East Policy
1. reflects both historical imperatives and contemporary compulsion of the post-Cold War new world order
2. seeks to optimize India's synergies in the extended Asia-Pacific neighbourhood
3. has led to India's participation in Asia-Pacific forums like ASEAN, East Asia Summit BIMSTEC and Other institutions

Select the correct answer using the codes given below—

question_subject: 

Current Affairs

question_exam: 

CDS-I

stats: 

0,33,31,9,12,10,33

keywords: 

{'extended asia': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'look east policy': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'asia': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'east asia summit bimstec': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'asean': [0, 0, 10, 6], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'international geostrategic environment': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'pacific neighbourhood': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'land': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer to the given question is option 4: 1, 2, 3.

Explanation:

India`s Look East Policy was formulated in the 1990s to adapt to the changing international geostrategic environment after the Cold War. The policy has multiple objectives, which are reflected in options 1, 2, and 3.

Option 1 states that the Look East Policy reflects both historical imperatives and contemporary compulsion of the post-Cold War new world order. This means that the policy considers historical factors as well as the current global situation to shape India`s approach towards the Asia-Pacific region.

Option 2 states that the policy aims to optimize India`s synergies in the extended Asia-Pacific neighborhood. This means that India intends to make the most of its interactions and connections with countries in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance its own interests and influence.

Option 3 mentions that the policy has led to India`s participation in Asia-Pacific forums like ASEAN, East Asia Summit, BIMSTEC, and other institutions. This highlights how India`s Look East Policy has resulted in its active engagement and involvement in various regional forums and organizations.

In conclusion, all three options correctly describe different aspects and outcomes of India`s Look East Policy, making option 4

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