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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2024General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ91. Consider the following statements : Statement-I : There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. Statement-II : There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?
Options
- 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
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Correct Answer
A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Model Answer
Answer: option A, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).