Question

What is National Security?

• A. Ability of a nation to provide for its citizens
• B. Ability of a nation to protect itself
• C. Ability of nation to create job opportunities
• D. Ability of a nation to do business

Answer 1

The correct option is B Ability of a nation to protect itself

The ability of a state to cater to the protection and defence of its citizens is known as ‘national security’. The goal of national security is to ensure the protection of the nation's fundamental and enduring needs: protect the lives and safety of Indians and maintain the sovereignty of the nation.