Question

Which among the following principles were part of 'Panchsheel'?
A. Peaceful Co-existence
B. Non-interference
C. Non-aggression
D. Non-alignment
E. Non-colonisation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, D Only
• B. A, B, C Only
• C. A, C, E Only
• D. C, D, E Only

Hint:

Panchsheel principles became an important foundation of India's foreign policy during the Cold War period.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Panchsheel refers to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence formulated by India and China in 1954. These principles were intended to promote peaceful relations among nations.

Step 1: Understand the meaning of Panchsheel. The term: \[ \text{Panchsheel} \] means: \[ \text{"Five Principles"} \] These principles became important in India's foreign policy.

Step 2: Identify the principles of Panchsheel. The five principles are:
• Mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty
• Mutual non-aggression
• Mutual non-interference in internal affairs
• Equality and mutual benefit
• Peaceful coexistence

Step 3: Match the principles with the given statements.
• Peaceful Co-existence -- Correct
• Non-interference -- Correct
• Non-aggression -- Correct
• Non-alignment -- Not part of Panchsheel
• Non-colonisation -- Not part of Panchsheel Thus, the correct combination is: \[ A, B, C \]

Step 4: Match with the options. The sequence: \[ A, B, C \text{ Only} \] matches option (B).

Step 5: Conclusion. Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{A, B, C Only}} \]