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Who was the Prime Minister of India, when the ‘Look East Policy’ of India formulated?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. I. K. Gujral
  2. H. D. Deve Gowda
  3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  4. P. V. Narasimha Rao

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: P. V. Narasimha Rao

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D. P. V. Narasimha Rao 📚 Explanation: The 'Look East Policy' was launched by the government of P.V. Narasimha Rao in 1991 to strengthen economic and strategic ties with Southeast Asian nations. it was a major shift in India's foreign policy. The goal was to integrate India with the fast-growing economies of the Asia-Pacific region. This policy has since evolved into the 'Act East Policy' under subsequent governments.