Solution-Class 9-Political Science-Chapter-3-India’s Defence System-Maharashtra Board

(b) President

(b) Coast Guard

(c) National Cadet Core (NCC)

Statement is True.

Reasons :

• Terrorism is the most serious threat to human security.
• Terrorism targets ordinary, innocent people.
• It is the most serious threat to India's internal security, and it has now become a global issue.
• It seeks to instil terror or fear in the minds of the people, causing them to feel insecure.

To ensure human security, it is therefore necessary to put an end to terrorism.

Statement is True.

Reasons :

• There is always the possibility of national interests clashing.
• A nation attacks another, thereby challenging its sovereignty and endangering its security.
• It is a nation's duty to defend itself in such a situation.

Every nation builds a strong security system for itself for this purpose.

The above statement is False.

Reasons:

• Since India's independence, Pakistan has attempted to harm its national security.
• India and Pakistan have a dispute over the Kashmir issue, river water sharing, infiltration, and border disputes.
• In 1947, 1965, 1971, and 1998, India and Pakistan went to war.

A paramilitary force is the Rapid Action Force. Its mission is to restore normalcy to people's lives by responding quickly to incidents posing a threat to national security, such as bomb blasts or riots.

• In the post-Cold War era, the term "national security" has expanded to include the security of people living within the country.
• The term "human security" refers to human-centered thinking. Human beings are expected to be protected from dangers and to have access to opportunities for education, health, and development.
• It also includes the concept of creating a conducive environment for everyone to live a respectable life by overcoming illiteracy, poverty, superstition, and backwardness.
• Human security necessitates the protection of minorities' and weaker sections' rights.

• In the pre-independence period, the organisation Home Guards was formed to allow citizens to assist the defence forces.
• Any citizen between the ages of 20 and 35 can join the Home Guards.
• The Home Guards are in charge of public safety.
• During riots or strikes, they provide milk, water, and other essential services.
• They control traffic and assist people during natural disasters.

I would like to join the Indian Air Force for the following reasons :

• I would be able to protect the air space of India by shooting down the aeroplanes of the enemies.
• There is a great deal of thrill and excitement in being a pilot and flying aeroplanes.
• Joining the IAF will provide us with unique exposure while allowing us to live a life that is both unique and extraordinary.

• Nuclear power has both constructive and destructive applications.
• The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki demonstrated the devastation caused by nuclear weapons.
• A nuclear war, if it occurs, will result in total annihilation.
• In order to save humanity, I advocate total nuclear disarmament.
• Nuclear power has many constructive applications, and 'atom for peace' will improve human life quality.

• China and Pakistan pose the greatest security threat to India.
• Terrorism is the most serious internal threat to India's security.
• Religion, regionalism, several rebellious movements based on ideology, race-ethnicity, and economic inequality are causing instability and endangering India's internal security.
• The Naxalite movement poses a security risk to India.

The functions of the Border Security Force are as follows :

• They are creating a sense of security in the minds of people living in areas near the border.
• They are preventing smuggling.
• They are patrolling the border.
• State the reasons of conflicts among the sovereign nations.