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Class 12
Political Science
Contemporary World Politics
Security in the Contemporary World

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Question Bank: Security in the Contemporary World

This chapter discusses the concept of security in today's world, highlighting the distinction between traditional and non-traditional views of security and their relevance to citizens.

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Q1.

What is a primary goal of traditional security cooperation among states?

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Q2.

Which of the following is an example of a disarmament treaty?

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Q3.

What is arms control primarily concerned with?

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Q4.

The 1997 Chemical Weapons Convention primarily aims to:

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Q5.

What fundamental principle underlies the cooperation in traditional security?

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Q6.

Which event led to a twelve-fold rise in civil wars from 1946 to 1991?

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Q7.

What role do confidence-building measures play in traditional security?

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Q8.

What significant impact did the Cold War have on traditional security cooperation?

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Q9.

Which treaty aimed to address the fear of mutual destruction during the Cold War?

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Q10.

According to traditional security paradigms, when is war considered justifiable?

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Q11.

What is a common misconception about traditional security cooperation?

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Q12.

Which of the following defines the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) action for states without nuclear weapons?

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Q13.

Which international effort during the Cold War was primarily about restricting ballistic missile capabilities?

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Q14.

What strategy does traditional security suggest when negotiating peace?

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Q15.

What is the primary concern of traditional security conceptions?

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Q16.

Confidence building in traditional security aims to prevent what?

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Q17.

Which of the following is a key component of traditional security?

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Q18.

In the context of security, 'referent' refers to which of the following?

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Q19.

Which term describes security threats that extend beyond military concerns?

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Q20.

What major threat does human security primarily seek to address?

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Q21.

Which of the following best describes the 'broad' concept of human security?

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Q22.

What is a key element of confidence building between rival states?

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Q23.

How do non-traditional security concepts shift the focus of security?

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Q24.

Which of the following identifies a contemporary threat that traditional security may not address?

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Q25.

What is an example of an indirect effect of terrorism as identified by traditional security?

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Q26.

Which aspect of non-traditional security considers the link between environmental issues and human safety?

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Q27.

In traditional security, which term best captures the principle means of achieving security?

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Q28.

What is the primary focus of the concept of human security?

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Q29.

Which of the following is an example of a non-traditional security concern?

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Q30.

In the context of security, what does the term 'balance of power' refer to?

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Q31.

What role do military alliances typically serve in the context of security?

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Q32.

Which of the following best characterizes traditional security?

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Q33.

Which international event has influenced discussions on the responsibility to protect human rights?

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Q34.

What is one key difference between traditional and non-traditional security?

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Q35.

What is one potential consequence of global poverty on security?

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Q36.

The term 'human security' includes which of the following dimensions?

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Q37.

How does environmental degradation represent a security threat?

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Q38.

Which of the following statements about terrorism is accurate?

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Q39.

In the context of national security, what does the term 'disarmament' imply?

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Q40.

What is a significant barrier to effective international intervention in humanitarian crises?

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Q41.

What are Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) primarily aimed at achieving?

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Q42.

Which of the following strategies is part of traditional security approaches?

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Q43.

What does 'human security' primarily emphasize?

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Q44.

Which of the following is central to the 'broad' concept of human security?

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Q45.

What is a significant challenge of 'global security'?

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Q46.

Which of the following is true about non-traditional security threats?

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Q47.

What differentiates international terrorism from domestic terrorism?

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Q48.

Which phrase describes the goal of 'broad' human security?

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Q49.

What kind of violence is terrorism primarily classified as?

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Q50.

What is a key characteristic of confidence-building measures in traditional security?

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Q51.

The increased importance of human security emerged mainly due to?

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Q52.

Which of the following is not considered a primary threat to human security?

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Q53.

What aspect of global security involves cooperation among nations?

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Q54.

Which threat type emphasizes the need for economic security as part of human security?

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Q55.

How does the 'narrow' approach to human security differ from the 'broad' approach?

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Q56.

Which of the following is a consequence of not addressing human security issues?

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Q57.

The concept of global security most notably emerged in response to threats like?

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Q58.

What is the primary aim of India's military capability development?

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Q59.

Which of the following was a part of India’s strategy post-1998 nuclear tests?

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Q60.

Which Prime Minister emphasized Asian solidarity and disarmament as part of India's security strategy?

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Q61.

Which one of these is NOT a challenge addressed by India’s security strategy?

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Q62.

What does India’s security strategy primarily align with in terms of cooperative efforts?

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Q63.

How does India's democratic system contribute to its security strategy?

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Q64.

What constitutes a significant part of India's international security strategy?

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Q65.

Which security challenge within India is addressed with political integration efforts?

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Q66.

India’s security strategy has been influenced by which international environmental agreement?

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Q67.

What is a key non-traditional security threat to India?

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Q68.

Which strategy has India employed to strengthen relations and its security?

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Q69.

What aspect of India’s security strategy addresses resource inequality?

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Q70.

Which of the following reflects India’s strategic approach to dealing with both traditional and non-traditional threats?

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Q71.

What type of cooperation is essential for enhancing India's security against climate change?

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Q72.

Which aspect of India's security strategy is associated with upholding human rights?

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