Which one of the following statements is not correct about terrorism as a threat to security?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Member countries of NAM are usually chosen to terrorise the public.
Option (1) Terrorist groups seek to change a political context or condition that they do not like by force or threat of force. True.
Option (2) Member countries of NAM are usually chosen to terrorise the public. False. It is civilian targets that are usually chosen to terrorise the public and to use its unhappiness as a weapon against governments.
Option (3) In the past, most terror attacks have occurred in the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and South Asia. True.
Option (4) Terrorism seeks to target civilians deliberately and indiscriminately. True. This is how terrorism is defined: political violence that targets civilians deliberately and indiscriminately.
NCERT (2025-26): “New Sources of Threats … Terrorism refers to political violence that targets civilians deliberately and indiscriminately. International terrorism involves the citizens or territory of more than one country. Terrorist groups seek to change a political context or condition that they do not like by force or threat of force. Civilian targets are usually chosen to terrorise the public and to use the unhappiness of the public as a weapon against national governments or other parties in conflict.… New Sources of Threats … Since 11 September 2001 when terrorists attacked the World Trade Centre in America, other governments and public have paid more attention to terrorism, though terrorism itself is not new. In the past, most of the terror attacks have occurred in the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and South Asia.” |