Statement–Courses of Action (border security & diplomacy): India has been facing continuing military threats from neighbouring countries; which course(s) of action logically follow—(I) launch an all-out war to end the threats once and for all, or (II) bring neighbours into serious dialogue to reduce border tensions?
Verbal Reasoning
Course of Action
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AOnly II follows
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BEither I or II follows
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COnly I follows
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DBoth I and II follow
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ENeither I nor II follows
Answer
Correct Answer: Only II follows
Explanation
Given data
- Persistent military threats exist at India's borders.
- Course I: initiate an all-out war.
- Course II: engage neighbours in serious dialogue to reduce tensions.
Concept/Approach (proportionality, prudence, and problem-fit)War is an extreme option with severe costs and risks; dialogue is a standard, proportionate step to de-escalate threats.
Step 1: Course IAll-out war is not a necessary consequence of "threats"; the statement does not justify such escalation.
Step 2: Course IIDialogue directly targets de-escalation and confidence-building; it logically follows as a measured response.
Final AnswerOnly II follows.