Consider the following statements: Statement I: There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.

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’etat 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

Correct Answer: (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I

Explanation:
Both statements are correct and interconnected. The instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region are partly due to recent military takeovers and coups in several countries within this region.
Possible Sources: News reports and international studies on the Sahel region.