Question

Match the terms with their meaning: i. Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) ii. Arms Control iii. Alliance iv. Disarmament a. Giving up certain types of weapons b. A process of exchanging information on defence matters between nations on a regular basis c. A coalition of nations meant to deter or defend against military attacks d. Regulates the acquisition or development of weapons

Answer 1

Answer:

b. A process of exchanging information on defence matters between nations on a regular basis

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

i. Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) -  b. A process of exchanging information on defence matters between nations on a regular basis

ii. Arms Control - d. Regulates the acquisition or development of weapons

iii. Alliance - c. A coalition of nations meant to deter or defend against military attacks

iv. Disarmament - a. Giving up certain types of weapons

Explanation:

Confidence-building measures are planned steps taken by countries to build their mutual trust by preventing conflicts and preventing escalations. They also help to reduce military tension. So, match for i) is statement b)

Arms control is regulating the development of weapons as stated in option d)

Alliance is a coalition between two or more nations to defend themselves from military attacks.  

Disarmament refers to reduction or elimination is use of weapons. So, the best match is option a) for this.