Question 81

Logical Reasoning Statement and Conclusions Hard

India has been continuously experiencing military threats from its neighboring countries.
Statement I: India should engage into an all out war to stop the nagging threats.
Statement II: India should get the neighbors into a serious dialogue to reduce the tension at its border.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect Statement II are correct
View Dynamic Solution & Explanation
Correct Solution: Option D

Step-by-step Solution:

Statement and Conclusions Solution

Solution

We need to evaluate the two statements as potential courses of action in response to the given situation of military threats.

Analysis of Statements:

  • Statement I (All out war): This is an extreme, impractical, and destructive course of action. In logical reasoning, such drastic measures are considered incorrect because they ignore peaceful resolutions and have severe negative consequences.
  • Statement II (Serious dialogue): This is a peaceful, diplomatic, and constructive approach aimed at de-escalating tension. It represents a practical and desirable course of action, making it correct.

Conclusion:

Statement I is an incorrect course of action, while Statement II is a correct one. This corresponds to option D.