Statement–Argument (Align with All US Policies?): Statement: Should India support all international policies of the USA? Arguments: I) No, many other powerful countries do not support those policies. II) Yes, it is the only way to gain US development funds. Choose which argument is strong.

Introduction / Context:Foreign policy choices should follow India’s interests, principles, and multilateral commitments—not mimicry or transactional claims.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Argument I: “Others do not support” is an appeal to popularity/authority elsewhere, not a reason grounded in India’s interests.
• Argument II: Asserts an “only way” to obtain funds—unsupported and reduces policy to a single incentive.

Concept / Approach:Strong arguments should cite national interest tests (security, economy, values). Neither I nor II does so; each is fallacious (bandwagon; false necessity).

Step-by-Step Solution:Assess I: Non-responsive to India-centric criteria ⇒ weak.Assess II: Overly narrow and unsubstantiated ⇒ weak.

Verification / Alternative check:Real alignment is issue-wise, not blanket; funding flows from multiple channels, not one “only way.”

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Endorsing either would legitimise fallacies; both fail strength tests.

Common Pitfalls:Bandwagon reasoning; reducing strategy to aid.

Final Answer:if neither I nor II is strong.