Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Security in the Contemporary World

Question:

Under what conditions should a country go to war?

A- self-defense
B- conquer more territory
C- showcase their strength
D- protect other people from genocide

Options:

A and D

B and C

C and D

All of the above

Correct Answer:

A and D

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - A and D

A- self-defense
B- conquer more territory
C- showcase their strength
D- protect other people from genocide


In traditional security, there is a recognition that cooperation in limiting violence is possible. These limits relate both to the ends and the means of war. It is now an almost universally accepted view that countries should only go to war for the right reasons, primarily self-defence or to protect other people from genocide. War must also be limited in terms of the means that are used. Armies must avoid killing or hurting noncombatants as well as unarmed and surrendering combatants. They should not be excessively violent. Force must in any case be used only after all the alternatives have failed.