Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two assumptions I and II. You are to consider each statement and assumption that follows and decide which of the assumption(s) is/are implicit in the statement. Give answer (1) if only I is implicit; (2) if only II is implicit; (3) if both I and II are implicit; (4) if neither I nor II is implicit.

Statement: War begins in the minds of men, and it is in the minds of men that defence against war has to be built. Assumptions: I. Individuals are responsible for waging war. II. Wars take place because people's thinking is not on the right lines.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The statement states that 'war begins in the minds of men,' which directly implies that individuals are responsible for initiating wars - validating Assumption I. The second part about building 'defence against war' in minds suggests that current thinking needs correction, which supports Assumption II that wars occur because people's thinking is misguided. Both assumptions are logically embedded in the statement.