Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Most of the former Soviet Republics are prone to conflicts, and many have had civil wars and insurgencies.
2. Chechnya and Dagestan, have had violent secessionist movements in Ukrain.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Only the first statement is correct. Chechnya and Dagestan are in Russia and not Ukraine. Most of the former Soviet Republics are prone to conflicts, and many have had civil wars and insurgencies. Complicating the picture is the growing involvement of outside powers. In Russia, two republics, Chechnya and Dagestan, have had violent secessionist movements. Moscow's method of dealing with the Chechen rebels and indiscriminate military bombings have led to many human rights violations but failed to deter the aspirations for independence.