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Peace And Security — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

What Peace And Security covers in NIOS Class 10 Social Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Social Studies syllabus.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Social Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Peace And Security

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Peace and Security as a social, political, national, and international condition

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Key topics in Peace And Security include Meaning of Peace and Security, Traditional and New Understandings, Peace, Democracy, and Development, India’s Approach to Peace and Security. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Peace And Security for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 82 practice questions on Peace And Security. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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