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UPSC 2024: 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?
(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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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
Several Sahel states—including Mali (2020, 2021), Burkina Faso (2022) and Niger (2023)—have recently experienced military coups, and these seizures of power have directly aggravated an already fragile security situation marked by jihadist violence and humanitarian crises. Hence both statements are correct, and the spate of coups (Statement II) is the proximate cause explaining the region’s instability (Statement I). ([blog.lukmaanias.com](https://blog.lukmaanias.com/2024/07/27/upsc-pre-2024-analysis-answer-key-and-explanation-set-a/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper 1, as Question 91. It falls under Current Affairs > International Conflicts & Security.
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