Question

Which of the following is not a major objective of India's Foreign Policy?

• A. Preserve sovereignty
• B. Protect territorial integrity
• C. Promote rapid economic development
• D. Promote liberalisation of economy

Hint:

Foreign policy $\Rightarrow$ sovereignty, security, global engagement; liberalisation $\Rightarrow$ internal economic reform (1991).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Core foreign-policy aims.
Independent India’s foreign policy emphasizes sovereignty, territorial integrity, strategic autonomy, peaceful coexistence (Panchsheel), and developmental interests including external trade/investment.
Step 2: Distinguish domestic economic reform from foreign-policy objectives.
Liberalisation (Option D) refers to India’s domestic economic policy shift in 1991 (deregulation, privatization, openness), not a {stated objective} of external policy—even though foreign policy can support development.
Step 3: Conclude.
\[ \boxed{\text{Promote liberalisation of economy (Option D) is {not} a core foreign-policy objective.}} \]