Which one of the following is not a principle of “Panchsheel”?
✓ Correct answer: a) Non-alignment
ExplanationThe “Panchsheel” Agreement, also known as the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, was a set of guidelines established in 1954 between India and China.The principles are:1. Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty2. Mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs3. Equality and mutual benefit4. Peaceful coexistence5. Non-aggression Non-alignment is a separate concept, particularly associated with India’s foreign policy during the Cold War, where India refrained from aligning with any of the major power blocs.It is not one of the principles of Panchsheel. v v v
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