Samacheer Class 8 Social Science - Defence and Foreign Policy

Key facts about India's defence and foreign policy leadership are as follows: The Madras Regimental Army centre is located at Wellington, serving as an important military installation for the southern region. The Indian Navy Chief holds the rank of Admiral, representing the highest naval authority in India's defence structure. Arjan Singh is the first and only officer of the Indian Air Force to be promoted to the rank of Five Star Marshal of Indian Air Force, making him a unique figure in Indian military history. Jawaharlal Nehru was the chief architect of India's foreign policy, shaping the nation's international relations and establishing key principles that guided India's approach to global affairs. The word Non-Alignment was coined by V.K Krishna Menon, an important political figure who articulated this crucial concept that became central to India's foreign policy during the Cold War era, allowing India to maintain independence from both the Soviet and Western blocs.

The statement that Central Armed Police Force serves under the Ministry of Defence is False because the Central Armed Police Forces actually serve under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Defence. The Madras Regiment is indeed one of the oldest infantry regiments in India, making this statement True. The Rapid Action Force is a specialised wing of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which is True. NCC Cadets are given basic military training as part of the National Cadet Corps programme, so this is True. Bangladesh is not a part of India; it is a separate independent nation, making this statement False. Myanmar serves as a land bridge connecting India to the ASEAN nations, which is True, as it provides a crucial geographical link for trade and diplomatic relations between India and Southeast Asia.

National security is very essential for the political, social, and economic development of any country,
It is also important for the growth a country’s peace and prosperity.

SFF – The Special Frontier Force
ICG – Indian Coastal Guard
BSF – The Border Security Force
NCC – National Cadet Corps

CRPF means The Central Reserve Police Force.
This mission is to maintain Rule of law, Public order, and internal security effectively and efficiently.
It aims to preserve national integrity and promote social harmony and development by upholding the supremacy of the constitution.
Its specialized wing is The Rapid Action Force.

The founding fathers of the Non-aligned movement are
Jawaharlal Nehru of India,
Tito of Yugoslavia,
Nasser of Egypt,
Sukarno of Indonesia and
Kwame Nkrumah of ghana.

The basic principles of India’s foreign policy are-
Preservation of national interest
Achievement of world peace
Disarmament
Abolition of Colonialism, Racism and Imperialism
Increasing the number of friendly nations

India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Afghanisthan are the eight members of the SAARC.
VII Answer the following in detail.
1. Describe the structure and administration of the Indian Army.
The Indian Army is the land-based branch and it the largest unicellular arm in the world
It is commanded by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is a four-star general.
The primary mission of the Indian Army is to ensure national security. national unity. defending the nation from internal aggression, internal thresh.
The Indian Army baa a regimental system
It is operationally and geographically divided into seven commands.
2. Write about Paramilitary Defence Forces.
The Paramilitary Defence force help in maintaining internal security protecting the coastline and assisting the army.
The responsibility of them into giving security to oil fields and Refineries Railway stations, Water reservoir lines.
They Participate in natural and man-made disasters and also protect international borders.
The Assam Rifles came into being in 1835 which was established by the British in Assam was called
“Cachar Lavy”.
The Special Frontier Force was created in 1962. This was supervised by the Intelligence Bureau.
3. Write five principles of PanchaSheel.
Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India was the chief architect of India’s foreign policy. Nehru was a supporter of world peace. He declared the five principles of peace, known as Panchsheel. These principles included:
Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Mutual non-aggression
Mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs
Equality and mutual benefit
Peaceful co-existence.
4. India focuses on improving ties with its neighbours. How?
India provides neighbours with support as needed in the form of resources, equipment and training.
Greater connectivity and integration is provided so as to improve the free flow of goods, people, energy capital and information.
Act East policy ensures a stable and multipolar balance of power through ASEAN.
SAARC improves brotherhood and co-operation.
BCIM – envisages the formation of a thriving economy, transport.
BIMSTEC, BBIN supports technical and economic cooperation.
VIII HOTS
1. A career in defence forces promises one of the most prestigious and respected positions in the country. State the importance.
Being a part of the defense forces is one of the most prestigious and respected positions in the country.
Young aspirants who aspire to choose a career full of excitement, challenges, and adventure can join the defense forces.
When it comes to lifestyle, the defense forces are unmatched. Regular exercise and proper routine key a soldier physically fit and active during his working age.
Each person serves the motherland in his own way and contributes to the growth and development, but he serves his country at the cost of his life.
Having a government job is the best thing for anyone in an economy.
The glamor of the uniform, badges add a sense of pride in the person.
The armed forces take care of the family of its men.
Even after retirement, private job opportunities are there.
Leadership quality is well developed with various types of experience.
It is the most thrilling career in the world.