Question

With reference to “Look East Policy” of India consider the following statements:
1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.
2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of Cold war.
3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbors in Southeast and East Asia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To determine which statements about India's "Look East Policy" are correct, let's analyze each statement: 

1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.
This statement aligns with the primary objective of the "Look East Policy" which aims to enhance India's role and influence in regional cooperation and economic integration with East Asia.

2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of the Cold war.
This statement does not directly relate to the main goals and motivations behind the "Look East Policy" which emphasizes building relations in East and Southeast Asia rather than addressing geopolitical vacuums left by the Cold War.

3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbors in Southeast and East Asia.
Part of the "Look East Policy" includes strengthening historical and cultural connections between India and the Southeast and East Asian regions, which supports this statement.

By analyzing the statements, we find that statements 1 and 3 accurately describe the objectives of India's "Look East Policy." Thus, the correct answer is 1 and 3 only.