The question was a popular one as it was attempted by many candidates.However, most candidates remembered just a few points such as: decolonization, respect for other nations’ sovereignty, friendship and co-operation, national interest, non-alignment, defence for justice, etc.
Some other salient points as stated below were not mentioned by the candidates :

• Promotion of economic co-operation in West Africa;
• Defence and promotion of world peace;
• Respect for the principles and ideals of Commonwealth.

  The overall candidates’ performance in the question was average.