With reference to Non-Aligned Movement, answer the following:

(a) Explain how Non-alignment is neither neutrality, nor isolation nor non-commitment.

(b) State the five principles of Panchsheel.

(c) Give any four objectives of NAM.

(a) Non-alignment is neither neutrality, nor isolation nor non-commitment.

1. Non-alignment is not neutral as it does not remain aloof from international problems. It actively participates in the politics among nations. So, non-alignment stands for 'action' rather than passivism.
2. NAM is not aloof as it comes forward to help the underdeveloped and developing newly independent countries.
3. NAM is not committed to any military blocs but maintains friendly relations with the countries of the First and the Second World.

(b) The basic principles of Panchsheel are as follows-

1. Mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs
2. Mutual non-aggression
3. Equality for mutual benefit
4. Mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty
5. Peaceful co-existence

(c) Four objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement are as follows-

1. To oppose colonialism, imperialism and racial discrimination.
2. To advocate sovereign equality of all states,
3. To encourage friendly relations among countries.
4. To advocate peaceful settlement of international disputes.