pyq/2024/prelims/91

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-I Statement-II explains

(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