In the given question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason. Mark the correct answer.
Assertion: Human security is about the protection of people more than the protection of states.
Reason: Terrorism refers to political violence that targets civilians deliberately and indiscriminately.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2: Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
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Assertion: Human security is about the protection of people more than the protection of states. This is correct. Human security focuses on individual well-being—ensuring people are safe from chronic threats like hunger, disease, and repression.
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Reason: Terrorism refers to political violence that targets civilians deliberately and indiscriminately. This is also correct. Terrorism often involves targeting innocent civilians to create fear and achieve political goals.
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However, the reason does not directly explain why human security prioritizes people over states. Terrorism is one of many threats to human security, but it doesn't explain the core idea of human security, which includes economic, food, health, and environmental security, not just protection from violence.