Panchsheel principles — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1997
Which one of the following is NOT a principle of “Panchsheel”?
- Non-alignment
- Peaceful Co-existence
- Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty
- Mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs
Explanation
Option (a) is correct
- The Panchsheel Agreement was signed in 1954 between India and China. It laid down five principles for peaceful relations between nations.
- The five principles of Panchsheel are:
- Mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty
- Mutual non-aggression
- Mutual non-interference in internal affairs
- Equality and mutual benefit
- Peaceful coexistence
- Non-alignment is NOT part of Panchsheel. It is a separate foreign policy principle followed by India, especially under Jawaharlal Nehru, referring to not joining military blocs.
Answer: (a) Non-alignment
