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Security in the Contemporary World — Revision Notes

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science

Security in the Contemporary World revision notes for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Meaning and Nature of Security

  • Security is freedom from threats, but not every threat is a security threat.
  • Only extremely dangerous threats that can damage core values beyond repair are treated as security threats.
  • Core values include sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and the safety of people.
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2. Traditional Security

  • Traditional security mainly deals with external military threats between states.
  • The source of threat is another country.
  • Military action threatens sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
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3. Components of Traditional Security Policy

  • Preventing war is called deterrence.
  • Limiting or ending war is called defence.
  • Balance of power is a major part of traditional security policy.
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4. Traditional Security and Cooperation

  • Traditional security does not reject cooperation.
  • Countries cooperate in limiting the ends and means of war.
  • War should be fought only for right reasons, mainly self-defence or to protect people from genocide.

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Key Concepts

Security refers to freedom from threatsTraditional security deals mainly with militaryDeterrence means preventing war by promisingDefence means limiting or ending warBalance of power means keeping

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Security in the Contemporary World for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in Security in the Contemporary World include Meaning and Nature of Security, Traditional Security, Components of Traditional Security Policy, Traditional Security and Cooperation. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Security in the Contemporary World for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 47 practice questions on Security in the Contemporary World. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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