Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India has shifted its foreign policy from non-alignment to multi-alignment.
2.Multi-alignment allows India to engage more actively with international groupings like the Quad.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. India’s foreign policy has evolved from the traditional non-alignment approach, which was prominent during the Cold War era, to a multi-alignment strategy. This shift reflects India’s adaptation to a multipolar world where it seeks to engage with multiple global partners across various domains, including security, economy, and diplomacy. The multi-alignment strategy enables India to participate more actively in international groupings such as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). This approach allows India to strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships while maintaining strategic autonomy.

Source: The Hindu

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