Consider the following statements about the post-cold war directional changes in Indian foreign policy : 1. By the mid 1990s, Indian foreign policy submitted itself to a process of adaptive learning to boost its status and influence in the global pecking

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Q: 39 (CAPF/2011)
Consider the following statements about the post-cold war directional changes in Indian foreign policy :
1. By the mid 1990s, Indian foreign policy submitted itself to a process of adaptive learning to boost its status and influence in the global pecking order.
2. Indian foreign policy has shifted from an overemphasis on idealism during the cold war era to pragmatic realism in the post-cold war era.
3. Indian foreign policy is geared to establish tangible economic and security partnership with major regions and countries of the world.
Which of the statements given above is/arc correct ?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

CAPF

stats: 

0,31,13,9,3,1,31

keywords: 

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Option 1 states that by the mid 1990s, Indian foreign policy submitted itself to a process of adaptive learning to boost its status and influence in the global pecking order. This means that India started to adjust and learn from its experiences in order to increase its standing and influence in the international community. This statement is correct.

Option 2 states that Indian foreign policy has shifted from an overemphasis on idealism during the cold war era to pragmatic realism in the post-cold war era. This means that India has moved away from focusing on idealistic principles and has embraced a more practical and realistic approach in its foreign policy. This statement is also correct.

Option 3 states that Indian foreign policy is geared to establish tangible economic and security partnerships with major regions and countries of the world. This means that India is prioritizing the establishment of concrete and beneficial partnerships for its economy and security with significant regions and countries globally. This statement is correct as well.

Therefore, all the statements in options 1, 2, and 3 are correct. The correct answer is option 4.