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[Q.26 - 27] Given below is a statement and two conclusions. Analyse whether the conclusions logically follow from the statement and answer…

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[Q.26 - 27] Given below is a statement and two conclusions. Analyse whether the conclusions logically follow from the statement and answer as follows.

(A) If only conclusion I follows

(B) If only conclusion II follows

(C) If both I and II follow

(D) If neither I nor II follows

Statement: With respect to its nuclear weapons, India follows a No First Use (NFU) Policy meaning thereby that it shall not be the first to use nuclear weapons in a conflict situation.

Conclusions:

(I) Both China and Pakistan have a first use policy for nuclear weapons.

(II) Indian nuclear weapons are mainly for deterrence.

  • AIf only conclusion I follows
  • BIf only conclusion II follows
  • CIf both I and II follow
  • DIf neither I nor II follows
Correct answer: B

Explanation

The statement says nothing about China or Pakistan, so I does not follow. A no-first-use policy means the weapons exist to deter an attack, so II follows.

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