Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Security in the Contemporary World

Question:

Which theory in international relations suggests that states may secure their survival by preventing any one state from gaining enough military power to dominate all others?

Options:

Alliance building

Deterrence

Balance of power

Balance of threat

Correct Answer:

Balance of power

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - balance of power

Option 1- Alliance building
Option 2- Deterrence
Option 3- Balance of power (Answer)
Option 4- Balance of threat

As per the balance of power, states may secure their survival by preventing any one state from gaining enough military power to dominate all others.