Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Security in the Contemporary World

Question:

Which one of the following is not a component of traditional security policy?

Options:

Deterrence

Balance of Power

Alliance Building

Human Security

Correct Answer:

Human Security

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) - Human Security

In the traditional conception of security, the greatest danger to a country is from military threats. Non-traditional notions of security go beyond military threats to include a wide range of threats and dangers affecting the conditions of human existence. They begin by questioning the traditional referent of security.

Four components of traditional security policy are:

Deterrence.
Defence.
Balance of power.
Alliance building.