Question

State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answer.

India has an important position among the South Asian countries.

Options

• True 

• False 

Answer 1

This statement is True. 

Reason:

• The values of equality and mutual respect have a great importance in India’s foreign policy. India has established relations with neighbouring countries on the basis of these values.
• India is the biggest country in the Indian subcontinent.
• Similarly, India is economically and technologically more advanced. It is thus natural that India has a great influence among the South Asian countries.