The main aim of NATO was to serve as a deterrent against a Soviet attack on Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nQuestion 9. \nRapid environmental degradation is causing a serious threat to security. Do you agree with the statement ? Substantiate your argument. \nAnswer: \nEnvironment pollution is a serious problem of modern world. The U.N. National Research Council defines pollution as \u201ca desirable change in characteristics of our air, land and water that may or will harmfully affect human life or that of other desirable species, over industrial processes, living condition and cultural assets or that may or will waste or deteriorate our war material resources.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whatever the form of pollution is, it certainly effects living conditions. Rapid environmental degradation is causing a serious threat to security. Air pollution, Water pollution, Land pollution and Sound pollution are creating various health problems for human being. Dirty water is the world\u2019s biggest killer and it is the biggest pollution problem.<\/p>\n
Question 10. \nNuclear Weapons as deterrence or defence have limited usage against Contemporary security threats to States. Explain the Statement. \nAnswer: \nSince the beginning of civilization the individual and also the state derived the sense of security or deterrence or defence from the weapons, it had been in possession. In fact, possession of weapon gave strength to the individual as well as to the state. With the passage of time forms or type of weapons has changed. In the 20th Century most sophisticated weapons has developed.<\/p>\n
Present age is an age of nuclear weapon. Nuclear weapon are very destructive and it threatens the existence of humanity. Nuclear weapons will destroy not only the enemy state but also the country which will use them. Use of Nuclear Weapons or atomic bombs will effect the almost whole world. That is why it is rightly said that the nuclear weapons as deterrence or defence have limited usage against contemporary security treats to states.<\/p>\n
Question 11. \nLooking of the Indian Scenario, what type of security has been given priority in India, traditional or non- traditional ? What examples could you site to substantiate the argument ? \nOr \nWhat is meant by Security ? Mention any four components of Indi an Security. (Imp.) (C.B.S.E. 2015) \nAnswer: \nMeaning of Security. For the see Long Answer Type Questions No. 1. (Other Important Questions) \nIndia has faced traditional and non-traditional threates to its security. India has faced external danger to its security as well as danger from within.<\/p>\n
After Independence India adopted its own security policy and even now the same policy is being followed by the present government. Measures adopted to protect the sovereignty and integrity of the country and other threats such as poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, terrorism, diseases etc. Security Policy or Security Strategy. Main features of India\u2019s Security Strategy are as follow :<\/p>\n
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1. Strengthening of Military Power and Capabilities. At the time of independence India faced threats to its security from neighbouring states as well as from within due to communal violence. India has to build up its military strength and its capabilities. India adopted the policy of making nuclear tests to safeguard its security. Indian conducted nuclear tests in 1974 and in 1998 successfully.<\/p>\n
2. Strengthening International Organisations, International norms and laws. India has strengthened International Institutions, Organisation, International norms, International law etc. to protect its security interests. India has full faith in the United Nations and India has always supported the activities of the United Nations.<\/p>\n
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, India\u2019s first Prime Minister, finally supported the cause of Asian solidarity, decolonisation, disarmament etc. To make more effective Indian leaders has suggested many reforms in the structure and functioning of U.N. India argued for an equitable<\/p>\n
New international Economic Order : Instead of joining any Bloc India preferred to follow the policy of non-alignment. India joined 160 countries that have signed and ratified the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. Indian troops have been sent to other countries on U.N. peace keeping mission.<\/p>\n
3. Policy of Meeting the Internal Threats. India adopted firm policy to deal with militant groups, separatists etc. of Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir. Separatists have tried to break away from India. They threatened unity and integrity of the country. Indian government adopted democratic method to deal with separatists but firmly told them that there can be now compromise with nation\u2019s unity and security.<\/p>\n
4. Economic and Social Development. \nConcentration on Socio-Economic development is another feature of India\u2019s Security Strategy. India has been making great efforts to develop economy in such a way so that the problems of poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, inequality are solved. Indian government is trying very hard to combine economic growth with human development. At the time of Independence literacy rate was 18 per cent which is now about 65 percent.<\/p>\n
5. Secularism. India has adopted policy of secularism to deal with communalism. Secularism has promoted the spirit of national unity and communal harmony.<\/p>\n
6. National Security Advisor. For the last few years Indian Government has started appointing National Security Advisor. The main function of National Security advisor is to point out the shortcomings in security system and to give suggestion to improve the security system.<\/p>\n
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Question 12. \nRead the Cartoon below and write a short note in favour or against the connection between war and terrorism depicted in this cartoon. \nAnswer: \n \nThe Cartoon shown above shows close relation between war and terrorism. Both war and terrorism is an organised, planned and deliberate act of violence. Both war and terrorism are against democracy and crime against humanity. Both are responsible for destruction of property and mankind. Both war and terrorism have no faith in peace and human values. Both war and terrorism have become a global phenomena. War is terrible and terrorism makes it more terrible.<\/p>\n
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