Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement-1 There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.
Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Correct answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
Statement-I: “There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.”
This statement is correct. The Sahel region has been experiencing significant instability and security challenges, including terrorism, armed conflicts, and humanitarian crises.
Statement-II: “There have been military takeovers/coups in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.”
This statement is also correct. In recent years, several countries in the Sahel region, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad, have experienced military coups and political instability.
Statement-II provides a direct explanation for Statement-I. The military takeovers and coups contribute to the instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. Therefore, the correct option is (a).