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Critical reasoning — should India have no military at all?: Should India completely do away with its military forces, considering the objection that other countries do not adhere to non-violence and the supporting claim that many Indians personally believe in non-violence?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong

Explanation:


Given data

  • Statement: India should have no military force at all?
  • Argument I (No): Other countries do not believe in non-violence.
  • Argument II (Yes): Many Indians believe in non-violence.


Concept/Approach (security realism vs. individual beliefs)
National defence must consider external threats and the behaviour of other states; private beliefs in non-violence do not neutralise external aggression.


Step-by-step evaluation
1) Argument I is directly relevant to deterrence and security, hence strong.2) Argument II is irrelevant to interstate security dynamics; weak.


Final Answer
Only argument I is strong.

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