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Peace And Security

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

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1. Meaning of Peace and Security

  • Peace is not the absence of noise, trouble, or disturbance.
  • Peace is a social and political condition that ensures development of individuals, society, and the nation.
  • Peace also means harmony, healthy relationships, equality, and a working political order that serves the true interests of all.
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2. Traditional and New Understandings

  • The traditional understanding of peace and security focuses mainly on military and armed conflicts between nations.
  • Under the traditional view, danger comes from one nation threatening another with military action.
  • Countries try to avoid war through bilateral agreements, treaties, defence strength, and border security.
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3. Peace, Democracy, and Development

  • Peace and security are necessary for democracy to function.
  • Without peace, elections, institutions, and public participation become difficult.
  • Development cannot take place in the presence of violence or war.
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4. India’s Approach to Peace and Security

  • India faces both external and internal threats to peace and security.
  • India has faced wars with neighbouring countries and also international terrorism.
  • India has experienced internal threats from insurgency, separatist movements, terrorism, and the Naxalite movement.

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Peace is a social and politicalSecurity means a safe conditionThe traditional notion focuses on militaryPeace and security are necessaryIndia’s approach developed during the freedom

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