Worksheet: Security in the Contemporary World | Political Science Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Security is freedom from __________.

Q2: According to the traditional view, most threats to a country's security come from __________ its borders.

Q3: Disarmament requires states to give up certain kinds of __________.

Q4: Human security focuses on the protection of __________ more than states.

Q5: Terrorism refers to political violence that targets __________ deliberately and indiscriminately.

Q6: Cooperative security may involve international cooperation at __________ levels.

Q7: India's first security strategy component involves strengthening its __________ capabilities.

Q8: The second component of India's security strategy aims to strengthen __________ norms and institutions.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Traditional notions of security focus primarily on external threats.
Reason: Military threats are considered the most significant danger to a nation's security.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: Human security emphasizes protecting individuals over states.
Reason: Proponents of broad human security consider hunger, disease, and natural disasters as threats.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: Cooperative security involves international cooperation at various levels.
Reason: The use of force is the primary strategy in cooperative security.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Define security in the given context.

Q2: Name the three types of human rights mentioned in the text.

Q3: What does disarmament require states to do?

Q4: Explain the concept of cooperative security.

Q5: What is the focus of human security?

Q6: Name two health epidemics mentioned in the text.

Q7: What are the four components of India's security strategy?

Q8: What does terrorism target, according to the text?

Q9: What is the main concern for external security during the Cold War era?

Q10: What does internal security focus on, according to the text?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the traditional notions of external security mentioned in the text.

Q2: Describe the non-traditional notions of security mentioned in the text.

Q3: Explain the concept of cooperative security and its importance.

Q4: Describe India's security strategy components.

Q5: Explain the concept of human security according to the text.

Q6: Describe the new sources of threats mentioned in the text.

Q7: Discuss the role of disarmament and arms control in traditional security.

Q8: Explain the concept of confidence building in international relations.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the evolution from traditional notions of security to non-traditional notions.

Q2: Explain the concept of cooperative security, its advantages, and challenges.

Q3: Describe the impact of new sources of threats on global security.

Q4: Examine India's security strategy components and their relevance in the contemporary world.