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Foreign Policy and Parliament’s Role

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

India’s foreign policy decisions primarily rest with the executive (PM, Ministry of External Affairs). However, Parliament holds debates, question hours, or special discussions on treaties, border disputes, or major international accords (e.g., Indo-US nuclear deal). While no constitutional provision mandates legislative ratification of treaties, parliamentary scrutiny influences public opinion and exerts moral pressure. Standing Committees on External Affairs help shape policy directions. Critics propose formal treaty ratification laws to ensure transparency and bipartisanship. Balancing executive agility with legislative oversight ensures that critical national engagements reflect the popular will, aligning diplomacy with India’s democratic ethos.

Practice Questions

संसद के अधिवेशन की अवधि किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का कार्यकाल कितना होता है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?

Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?