Statement: America's defense secretary reiterated that they would continue to…
2024
Statement: America's defense secretary reiterated that they would continue to supply arms to Pakistan.
Conclusions:
I. Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms.
II. It would ensure peace in the region.
- A.
Neither I nor II follows
- B.
I follows
- C.
Only II follows
- D.
Both I and II follows
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Correct answer: A
Key insight: The statement only says that arms will continue to be supplied to Pakistan; it does not provide information that logically leads to either conclusion.
Conclusion I (Pakistan is incapable of manufacturing arms): Does not follow — the statement says nothing about Pakistan's manufacturing capabilities. External supply can occur for political, strategic, or logistical reasons even if a country can manufacture arms.
Conclusion II (It would ensure peace in the region): Does not follow — supplying arms does not necessarily ensure peace. It might deter aggression or could escalate tensions; the statement gives no basis to conclude that peace will result.
Therefore: Neither conclusion logically follows from the given statement.