India's approach: from the freedom struggle to the Constitution sheet3-mark answer frameWhat has been India's approach to peace and security, from the freedom movement to the Constitution?
How to lay out the answer. Follow the frame, then write it in your own words.
- 1 · Freedom movement. Leaders saw that democracy and development need peace, and promised to promote international peace.
- 2 · Support abroad. They backed anti-colonial and anti-racist movements; in 1949 Nehru called India's policy positive, not neutral.
- 3 · Article 51. The Directive Principles ask the State to promote international peace, just relations, respect for international law, and arbitration.
- 4 · Peace at home. Federalism, local governments, social justice, secularism and equal participation prevent discontent.
- 5 · Close in one line. India links peace abroad with justice at home.
Scoring tip: Quote Article 51 by number and give at least two of its four aims.
