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The ‘Gujral Doctrine’ relates to which one of the following issues?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Build trust between India and its neighbours” option2=”Initiate dialogue with all insurgent groups in India” option3=”Undertake development activities in Naxal-dominated areas” option4=”Ensure food security” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe ‘Gujral Doctrine’ is a set of five principles formulated by India’s then-External Affairs Minister (later Prime Minister) I. K. Gujral in 1996. The doctrine aimed to improve India’s relationship with its neighbours by offering unilateral concessions where possible, without demanding strict reciprocity, thereby building trust and confidence. The core idea was that India, being the larger country, should be generous in dealing with its smaller neighbours in South Asia to create a stable and friendly regional environment. Option A, “Build trust between India and its neighbours,” accurately reflects the central theme and purpose of the doctrine.
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\n– The Gujral Doctrine is a foreign policy approach initiated by I. K. Gujral.
\n– Its main aim was to improve relations with India’s immediate neighbours, primarily by offering unilateral concessions to build trust.
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\nThe five principles of the Gujral Doctrine are: 1) Non-reciprocity with neighbours like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka; 2) No South Asian country should allow its territory to be used against the interest of another country of the region; 3) Non-interference in internal affairs; 4) Respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty; 5) Settlement of all disputes through peaceful bilateral negotiations.
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The ‘Gujral Doctrine’ relates to which one of the following issues? [amp_mcq option1=”Build trust between India and its neighbours” option2=”Initiate dialogue with all insurgent groups in India” option3=”Undertake development activities in Naxal-dominated areas” option4=”Ensure food security” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-1 – 2019 Download PDFAttempt Online The ‘Gujral Doctrine’ is a … <\/p>\n

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