Question : The principle of non-alignment in India's foreign policy during the Cold War was challenged by:
Option 1: The Sino-Indian War of 1962
Option 2: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Option 3: The annexation of Goa
Option 4: The formation of SAARC
Correct Answer:
The Sino-Indian War of 1962
Solution : The principle of non-alignment in India's foreign policy during the Cold War was challenged by the Sino-Indian War of 1962, as it forced India to seek closer military and diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union, straining its non-aligned stance.