Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R

Assertion A: Terrorism means a systematic use of terror, often violent, especially as a means of coercion.

Reason R: Violent acts which are intended to create fear are perpetrated for a religious political or ideological goal and deliberately target the safety of non-combatants (civilians)

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the optional give below:

Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A

The correct answer is option 2 - Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A

Assertion A: Terrorism means a systematic use of terror, often violent, especially as a means of coercion. This is correct. Terrorism involves using violence or the threat of violence to create fear and achieve a political, religious, or ideological goal.

Reason R: Violent acts which are intended to create fear are perpetrated for a religious political or ideological goal and deliberately target the safety of non-combatants (civilians). This is also correct. This reason describes some key characteristics of terrorist acts, including the use of violence to create fear, targeting civilians, and having a specific motive.

Assertion A provides a general definition of terrorism, while Reason R elaborates on the nature and purpose of terrorist acts. Reason R provides additional details and specific characteristics of terrorism, such as the intentions behind violent acts and the deliberate targeting of non-combatants for religious, political, or ideological goals. However, reason does not directly explain the definition provided in Assertion A, which defines terrorism as the systematic use of terror, often violent, especially as a means of coercion.

Therefore, while both Assertion A and Reason R are true, Reason R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A.

More about terrorism:

Terrorism refers to systematic use of brutal violence that creates an atmosphere of fear in society. It is used for many purposes, very prominently the politico-religious purposes. There could be three broad meanings of terrorism:

● A systematic use of terror, often violent, especially as a means of coercion.
● Violent acts which are intended to create fear (terror); are perpetrated for a religious, political or, ideological
goal; and deliberately target or disregard the safety of non-combatants (civilians).
● Acts of unlawful violence and war.

There is not a single nation in the world that does not suffer from terrorism. Although some countries have tried to divide terrorism into good and bad terrorism, India has always denied this distinction. India's current Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also clarified that terrorism cannot be divided into good or bad; it is a global problem and should be combated collectively.