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

Assertion (A): Some countries have tried to divide terrorism into good and bad terrorism but India has always denied this distinction.

Reason (R): Terrorism can not be divided into good or bad, it is a global problem that should be combat collectively.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

***The correct answer is option (1) - Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).***

Assertion (A): Some countries have tried to divide terrorism into good and bad terrorism but India has always denied this distinction. This is correct. Some countries or entities have indeed been criticized for making distinctions between terrorist groups based on political or strategic interests, labeling certain groups as "good" while condemning others as "bad." India has consistently advocated for a unified approach to combating terrorism without making such distinctions, emphasizing that terrorism in all its forms poses a threat to global peace and security.

Reason (R): Terrorism can not be divided into good or bad, it is a global problem that should be combat collectively. This is also correct.

Reason (R) provides a rationale for why terrorism should not be divided into categories of "good" or "bad." It argues that terrorism is a global problem that cannot be divided in such a manner and requires collective efforts to combat effectively. This reason supports the assertion by reinforcing the idea that terrorism is a complex and interconnected issue that transcends national boundaries and ideologies.

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.